salary$77,940 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,170per year
Jobs in the area3,740people work this job
Can a accountant afford New Orleans?
OK. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 23.2% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a accountant in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $77,940 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $52,630 and $121,170.
Can a accountant afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 23.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.