Median DOL Salary
$101,808
Total DOL Filings
1,064
Companies Hiring
149
Cost of Living Index
91.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Monroe, LA$101,808
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Monroe, LA is 67.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Monroe
Highest-Paying Occupations in Monroe
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,100 | +29.3% | 14 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | +32.1% | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $82,674 | -35.5% | 12 |
| Management Analysts | $70,165 | -28.9% | 8 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,000 | -20.9% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45,926 | -34% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Louisiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Louisiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,440 | 890 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $212,890 | N/A |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $203,740 | 1,000 |
| Dentists, General | $179,600 | 1,140 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 | 1,390 |
| Podiatrists | $167,000 | 90 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,600 | N/A |
| Petroleum Engineers | $134,630 | 920 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,050 | 2,360 |
| Chemical Engineers | $131,180 | 780 |
Salary Trend in Monroe, LA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Monroe, LA has a cost of living index of 91.3, which is 8.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,529 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,100 | $117,306 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | $115,005 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $82,674 | $90,552 |
| Management Analysts | $70,165 | $76,850 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,000 | $58,050 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Monroe, LA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Monroe, LA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.