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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $58K | $28/hr |
| 72 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $58K | $27.84/hr |
| 73 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $58K | $27.69/hr |
| 74 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $57K | $27.63/hr |
| 75 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $57K | $27.47/hr |
| 76 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $57K | $27.34/hr |
| 77 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $56K | $27/hr |
| 78 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $56K | $26.85/hr |
| 79 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $56K | $26.75/hr |
| 80 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $55K | $26.21/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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