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How much does a computer make in New Orleans?

$51,310a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $24.67 an hour or $4,276 a month.

Hourly
$24.67
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
37 of 222
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,640Median: $51,310Highest 10%: $99,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,640$18.10
25th$39,310$18.90
Median$51,310$24.67
75th$60,630$29.15
90th$99,340$47.76

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for computers.

Baton Rouge, LA$58,180
Slidell, LA$48,630
Shreveport, LA$47,610
Lafayette, LA$39,460
Computer salary in Louisiana Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$82,160
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$81,090
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$77,980
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,640
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$65,700
Millwright$63,730
Heating$63,500
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,220
Maintenance Worker$61,720
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,560
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in New Orleans?

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $24.67 ($51,310 a year).

Do computers make more in New Orleans than the national average?

Yes: $51,310 against $47,810 nationally, 7% more.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $50,150, so New Orleans pays 2% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for computer pay?

37 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,340 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.