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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $59K | $28.56/hr |
| 62 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $59K | $28.51/hr |
| 63 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $59K | $28.49/hr |
| 64 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $59K | $28.4/hr |
| 65 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $59K | $28.37/hr |
| 66 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Repair & Maintenance | $59K | $28.18/hr |
| 67 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Production & Manufacturing | $58K | $28.12/hr |
| 68 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $58K | N/A |
| 69 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $58K | $28.02/hr |
| 70 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $58K | $28.02/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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