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.
$76K
Avg. median salary
84.46
Cost of living index
$1,099
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Hammond
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $49K | $23.67/hr |
| 92 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $49K | $23.62/hr |
| 93 | Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | Community & Social | $49K | $23.59/hr |
| 94 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $49K | $23.39/hr |
| 95 | Medical Records Specialists | Healthcare | $48K | $23.11/hr |
| 96 | Food Service Managers | Management | $48K | $22.85/hr |
| 97 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $48K | N/A |
| 98 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $47K | N/A |
| 99 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $47K | N/A |
| 100 | Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | Office & Admin | $47K | $22.78/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-15.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,099/mo
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