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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Software Developers | Technology | $107K | $51.42/hr |
| 52 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $107K | $51.23/hr |
| 53 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $105K | $50.53/hr |
| 54 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $104K | $50.21/hr |
| 55 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $104K | $49.91/hr |
| 56 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $103K | $49.53/hr |
| 57 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.29/hr |
| 58 | Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | Public Safety | $102K | $49.27/hr |
| 59 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $49/hr |
| 60 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $101K | 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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