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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $93K | $44.52/hr |
| 82 | Chemical Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $92K | $44.36/hr |
| 83 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $92K | $44.03/hr |
| 84 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $91K | $43.95/hr |
| 85 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $90K | $43.11/hr |
| 86 | School Psychologists | Science | $87K | $41.65/hr |
| 87 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $87K | $41.65/hr |
| 88 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $86K | N/A |
| 89 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $86K | $41.49/hr |
| 90 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $86K | $41.11/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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