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Average salary by job family in Baton Rouge
| Management | $126,140 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $110,160 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $94,440 |
| Legal | $91,440 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $85,480 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,380 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,620 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $72,090 |
| Production | $68,720 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,910 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $61,100 |
| Construction and Extraction | $58,150 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,310 |
| Protective Service | $48,000 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,990 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,540 |
| Sales and Related | $45,410 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,320 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,160 |
| Personal Care and Service | $32,540 |
| Healthcare Support | $31,000 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $26,870 |
Highest-paying jobs in Baton Rouge
- Physicians, All Other$373,800
- Family Medicine Physicians$293,950
- Nurse Anesthetists$253,610
- Dentists, General$186,940
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$170,820
- Industrial Production Managers$155,370
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$149,980
- Personal Financial Advisors$149,950
- Financial Managers$146,050
- Environmental Engineers$144,100
Most common jobs in Baton Rouge and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 9,130 | $27,410 | $27,110 |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,020 | $33,770 | $30,070 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,760 | $36,750 | $36,450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,490 | $25,120 | $23,650 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,290 | $84,000 | $81,130 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,230 | $136,200 | $107,140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,840 | $24,690 | $23,040 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 6,650 | $21,080 | $15,080 |
| Construction Laborers | 6,300 | $42,590 | $38,650 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,110 | $36,850 | $34,840 |
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Cost of living in Baton Rouge
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 90.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,230 therefore buys what $67,449 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $248,176, 3.6 times the median household income of $68,910.
$248,176typical home value
$68,910median household income
90.8BEA price parity
871,379metro population
Take-home pay in Baton Rouge
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,640 | $28,587 | $2,382 |
| Median wage | $48,710 | $40,243 | $3,354 |
| Average wage | $61,230 | $49,928 | $4,161 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,990 | $59,722 | $4,977 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge
Management31 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$171K
- Industrial Production Managers$155K
- Financial Managers$146K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$138K
- General and Operations Managers$136K
- Sales Managers$136K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$136K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Marketing Managers$128K
- Natural Sciences Managers$127K
- Construction Managers$127K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$127K
- Human Resources Managers$120K
- Managers, All Other$118K
- Administrative Services Managers$116K
- Training and Development Managers$111K
- Emergency Management Directors$108K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, All Other$102K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$102K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$102K
- Gambling Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$101K
- Facilities Managers$99K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$96K
- Public Relations Managers$95K
- Social and Community Service Managers$90K
- Food Service Managers$69K
- Lodging Managers$65K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57K
Architecture and Engineering23 jobs
- Environmental Engineers$144K
- Mechanical Engineers$137K
- Chemical Engineers$136K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$136K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$134K
- Industrial Engineers$132K
- Electrical Engineers$131K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$125K
- Civil Engineers$115K
- Engineers, All Other$109K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$103K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$93K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$88K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Mechanical Drafters$83K
- Drafters, All Other$82K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$81K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$78K
- Surveyors$76K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$75K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$60K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical39 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$374K
- Family Medicine Physicians$294K
- Nurse Anesthetists$254K
- Dentists, General$187K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Therapists, All Other$133K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Veterinarians$127K
- Physician Assistants$120K
- Optometrists$117K
- Radiation Therapists$102K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Chiropractors$99K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Dental Hygienists$89K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$81K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$78K
- Respiratory Therapists$77K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$73K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$68K
- Athletic Trainers$68K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Surgical Technologists$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Paramedics$53K
- Recreational Therapists$49K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Opticians, Dispensing$39K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39K
- Psychiatric Technicians$33K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Database Architects$130K
- Computer Network Architects$109K
- Information Security Analysts$108K
- Database Administrators$106K
- Software Developers$105K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97K
- Computer Systems Analysts$96K
- Web Developers$87K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$87K
- Data Scientists$85K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$80K
- Operations Research Analysts$67K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$62K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Life, Physical, and Social Science18 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$122K
- Chemists$115K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97K
- Economists$96K
- Chemical Technicians$94K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$89K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$82K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$81K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$77K
- Conservation Scientists$76K
- School Psychologists$72K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$71K
- Forensic Science Technicians$65K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63K
- Social Science Research Assistants$60K
- Biological Technicians$50K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$150K
- Management Analysts$112K
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Financial Examiners$98K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$90K
- Logisticians$90K
- Cost Estimators$88K
- Labor Relations Specialists$86K
- Fundraisers$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Insurance Underwriters$79K
- Credit Analysts$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78K
- Budget Analysts$76K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$72K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$70K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$70K
- Loan Officers$69K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Compliance Officers$67K
- Human Resources Specialists$66K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$66K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$65K
- Financial Risk Specialists$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
- Credit Counselors$51K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$50K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media21 jobs
- Coaches and Scouts$119K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$100K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$97K
- Art Directors$91K
- Producers and Directors$91K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$88K
- Technical Writers$81K
- Writers and Authors$77K
- Editors$68K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$67K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$66K
- Public Relations Specialists$65K
- Interior Designers$62K
- Designers, All Other$61K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$61K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$56K
- Graphic Designers$56K
- Audio and Video Technicians$49K
- Photographers$46K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37K
- Floral Designers$35K
Production45 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$106K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$99K
- Gas Plant Operators$95K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$94K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$89K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$76K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$74K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$72K
- Machinists$69K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$55K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$44K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$35K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$34K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$34K
- Sewing Machine Operators$30K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$29K
- Bakers$29K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$27K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair30 jobs
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$99K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$81K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$78K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$77K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$77K
- Millwrights$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$59K
- Riggers$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$52K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$49K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$48K
- Home Appliance Repairers$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library27 jobs
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$94K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Instructional Coordinators$66K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$66K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$58K
- Curators$57K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$55K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$53K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$41K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$40K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Tutors$37K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$36K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29K
Construction and Extraction33 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$77K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$74K
- Boilermakers$72K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70K
- Electricians$67K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$66K
- Pile Driver Operators$62K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$61K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$59K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$58K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$57K
- Extraction Workers, All Other$57K
- Sheet Metal Workers$55K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$55K
- Carpenters$55K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$53K
- Roofers$52K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$52K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$51K
- Glaziers$50K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$48K
- Helpers--Electricians$46K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45K
- Helpers--Carpenters$43K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$41K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
- Helpers--Roofers$38K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$69K
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$64K
- Health Education Specialists$62K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Clergy$57K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$57K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Counselors, All Other$51K
- Community Health Workers$50K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$39K
Protective Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$88K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$66K
- Transportation Security Screeners$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$61K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$51K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$50K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$44K
- Security Guards$40K
- Firefighters$35K
- School Bus Monitors$28K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$22K
Transportation and Material Moving26 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$150K
- Transportation Inspectors$108K
- Commercial Pilots$104K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$69K
- Crane and Tower Operators$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$64K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$56K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$55K
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$53K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$50K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Bus Drivers, School$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Parking Attendants$28K
Office and Administrative Support43 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$61K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$57K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$53K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$51K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$43K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Order Clerks$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40K
- Correspondence Clerks$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$37K
- Tellers$37K
- Office Clerks, General$35K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$34K
- Couriers and Messengers$33K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- File Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$116K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$91K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$73K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- Insurance Sales Agents$72K
- Advertising Sales Agents$70K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Travel Agents$49K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Telemarketers$32K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$28K
- Cashiers$27K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$51K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$43K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$36K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$36K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$33K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28K
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Residential Advisors$52K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Skincare Specialists$43K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42K
- Tour and Travel Guides$39K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Concierges$32K
- Recreation Workers$31K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$30K
- Animal Caretakers$30K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28K
- Childcare Workers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$61K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$54K
- Dental Assistants$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$41K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$38K
- Massage Therapists$38K
- Phlebotomists$37K
- Medical Assistants$37K
- Psychiatric Aides$36K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$33K
- Nursing Assistants$33K
- Pharmacy Aides$30K
- Orderlies$28K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25K
- Physical Therapist Aides$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Cooks, All Other$32K
- Cooks, Restaurant$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$26K
- Food Preparation Workers$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$25K
- Bartenders$25K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$23K
- Waiters and Waitresses$21K
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Salary in Baton Rouge: questions
What is a good salary in Baton Rouge?
Half of all workers in the Baton Rouge metro earn less than $48,710 and the average is $61,230. Earning more than $74,990 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Baton Rouge to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $64,228, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Baton Rouge?
Physicians, All Other ($373,800), Family Medicine Physicians ($293,950), Nurse Anesthetists ($253,610).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Baton Rouge, LA (12940), all occupations and 491 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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