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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Highest paying careers in New Orleans-Metairie
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $97K | $46.75/hr |
| 72 | Chemists | Science | $96K | $46.2/hr |
| 73 | Facilities Managers | Management | $96K | $45.94/hr |
| 74 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.79/hr |
| 75 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.72/hr |
| 76 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $95K | $45.68/hr |
| 77 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 78 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 79 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $94K | $45.41/hr |
| 80 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.02/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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