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💰 COL Index: 91 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Metairie CDP, LA

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$52,140
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$57,234
model average ÷ 91.1 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$123,862
City 1BR Rent Reference
$865
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Metairie CDP?

$52,140 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$52,140/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,345/month
Household income context$65,465

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -3% vs national

Software Developer

$123,862
💡 Purchasing-power model $135,963
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.55/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 -3% vs national

Accountant

$83,781
💡 Purchasing-power model $91,966
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $40.28/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 -3% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$61,970
💡 Purchasing-power model $68,024
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.79/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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4️⃣ -3% vs national

Electrician

$59,906
💡 Purchasing-power model $65,759
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $28.80/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ -3% vs national

Real Estate Agent

$59,838
💡 Purchasing-power model $65,684
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $28.77/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Metairie CDP

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (91.1/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $123,862
2 Accountant $83,781
3 Elementary School Teacher $61,970
4 Electrician $59,906
5 Real Estate Agent $59,838
6 Heavy Truck Driver $51,672
7 Insurance Agent $48,665
8 Plumber $48,665
9 Welder $48,665
10 Carpenter $48,665
11 Paralegal $48,665
12 Human Resources Specialist $48,665
13 Physical Therapist $48,665
14 Financial Analyst $48,665
15 Pharmacist $48,665
16 HVAC Technician $48,665
17 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,665
18 Project Manager $48,665
19 Nail Technician $48,665
20 Personal Trainer $48,665
21 Cosmetologist $48,665
22 Chef/Head Cook $48,665
23 Auto Mechanic $48,665
24 Social Worker $48,665
25 Veterinary Technician $48,665
26 Dental Assistant $48,665
27 Pharmacy Technician $48,665
28 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,665
29 Construction Manager $48,665
30 Dental Hygienist $48,665
31 Firefighter $48,665
32 Web Developer $48,665
33 Marketing Manager $48,665
34 Medical Assistant $48,665
35 Loan Officer $48,665
36 Police Officer $48,665
37 Graphic Designer $48,665
38 Data Analyst $48,665
39 Security Guard $35,175

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Metairie CDP salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.309×–1.459× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 91.1 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Metairie CDP

🏠
1BR Rent
$865/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,081/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$319,700
📉
Unemployment
4.3%
💳
Median Income
$65,465
🎓
College Educated
40%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
91
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Metairie CDP Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Metairie CDP mean on this page?

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$52,140 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Metairie CDP workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Metairie CDP?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,345 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Metairie CDP?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Metairie CDP?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.309×–1.459× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Metairie CDP

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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