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
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Highest paying careers in Hammond
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | Transportation | $54K | $25.86/hr |
| 82 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $53K | $25.29/hr |
| 83 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $52K | $24.82/hr |
| 84 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $51K | $24.37/hr |
| 85 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | Office & Admin | $51K | $24.29/hr |
| 86 | Financial Clerks, All Other | Office & Admin | $50K | $24.24/hr |
| 87 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | Education | $50K | $24.1/hr |
| 88 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $50K | $23.97/hr |
| 89 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $50K | $23.85/hr |
| 90 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $49K | $23.73/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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