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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $61K | $29.47/hr |
| 52 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $61K | $29.46/hr |
| 53 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.41/hr |
| 54 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $61K | $29.37/hr |
| 55 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $61K | $29.3/hr |
| 56 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $60K | $29.05/hr |
| 57 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $60K | $28.73/hr |
| 58 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $60K | $28.66/hr |
| 59 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $59K | $28.57/hr |
| 60 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $59K | $28.57/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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