SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — Hammond
Hammond, LA · 9 metro areas compared
In Hammond, LA the median wage is $56,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hammond, LA the median wage is $56,150. That is 19.2% lower than the national median of $69,500. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,640 and $72,990. The lowest tenth earn under $36,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $85,090.
Employment stands at 480, or 10.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Baton Rouge leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 77th of 197 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,040 | −48.1% |
| 25th | $45,640 | −34.3% |
| Median (50th) | $56,150 | −19.2% |
| 75th | $72,990 | +5.0% |
| 90th | $85,090 | +22.4% |
| Mean | $60,030 | −13.6% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge | $61,710 | 4,060 | |
| 2 | New Orleans | $60,270 | 4,830 | |
| 3 | Slidell | $57,580 | 1,050 | |
| 4 | Houma | $57,060 | 780 | |
| 5 | Lake Charles | $54,960 | 880 | |
| 6 | Shreveport | $53,100 | 2,110 | |
| 7 | Alexandria | $52,780 | 630 | |
| 8 | Lafayette | $51,630 | 1,830 | |
| 9 | Monroe | $51,530 | 1,030 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hammond run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $56,150 goes as far as $63,662 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,662US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,150 a year, 19.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,040 to $85,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baton Rouge, at $61,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Hammond, LA?
The median annual wage is $56,150, or $27.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $69,500, so pay in Hammond, LA is 19.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hammond, LA earns more than $85,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baton Rouge, at $61,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Hammond, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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