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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $118K | $56.73/hr |
| 42 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $116K | $55.94/hr |
| 43 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $115K | $55.42/hr |
| 44 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $113K | $54.38/hr |
| 45 | Managers, All Other | Management | $113K | $54.11/hr |
| 46 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $111K | $53.35/hr |
| 47 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $109K | $52.46/hr |
| 48 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $109K | $52.4/hr |
| 49 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $108K | $52.04/hr |
| 50 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $107K | $51.68/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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