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.
$118K
Avg. median salary
92.6
Cost of living index
$1,331
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in New Orleans-Metairie
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $137K | $65.8/hr |
| 12 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.48/hr |
| 13 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $136K | N/A |
| 14 | Financial Managers | Management | $134K | $64.48/hr |
| 15 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $133K | $63.95/hr |
| 16 | Ship Engineers | Transportation | $133K | $63.8/hr |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $132K | $63.26/hr |
| 18 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $130K | $62.48/hr |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $129K | $61.86/hr |
| 20 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $128K | $61.71/hr |
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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