Top Paying Jobs in Hammond, LA
Hammond, LA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,770 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($332,610), Nurse Anesthetists ($304,640), Family Medicine Physicians ($134,740). The cost of living index is 84.46 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,099/month.
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Avg. median salary
84.46
Cost of living index
$1,099
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Highest paying careers in Hammond
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $333K | $159.91/hr |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $305K | $146.46/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $135K | $64.78/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.22/hr |
| 5 | Financial Managers | Management | $125K | $60/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $123K | $59.3/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $120K | $57.49/hr |
| 8 | Software Developers | Technology | $119K | $57.01/hr |
| 9 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $112K | $53.91/hr |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $109K | $52.29/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Hammond
Cost of living vs. national average-15.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,099/mo
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