Top Paying Jobs in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
New Orleans-Metairie, LA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 61,990 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($336,290), Family Medicine Physicians ($332,690), Physicians, All Other ($326,440). The cost of living index is 92.6 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,331/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.6
Cost of living index
$1,331
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in New Orleans-Metairie
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $336K | $161.68/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $333K | $159.95/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $326K | $156.94/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $216K | $103.98/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $198K | $95.22/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $166K | $79.63/hr |
| 7 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $149K | $71.84/hr |
| 8 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $148K | $71.34/hr |
| 9 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $148K | $71.14/hr |
| 10 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $138K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: New Orleans-Metairie
Cost of living vs. national average-7.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,331/mo
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