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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Hammond
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $67K | $32.15/hr |
| 42 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $67K | $32.02/hr |
| 43 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.77/hr |
| 44 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $64K | $31/hr |
| 45 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $64K | $30.91/hr |
| 46 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.72/hr |
| 47 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $63K | $30.15/hr |
| 48 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $62K | $29.87/hr |
| 49 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.65/hr |
| 50 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $62K | $29.61/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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