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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Highest paying careers in Hammond
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $104K | $50.07/hr |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $103K | $49.7/hr |
| 13 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $102K | $48.94/hr |
| 14 | Facilities Managers | Management | $100K | $48.12/hr |
| 15 | Sales Managers | Management | $100K | $48.11/hr |
| 16 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.56/hr |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | Management | $98K | $47.24/hr |
| 18 | Construction Managers | Management | $96K | $46.39/hr |
| 19 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $93K | $44.74/hr |
| 20 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.89/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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