Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,440 or more. The middle half of miscellaneous construction and related workers in Baton Rouge earn between $45,770 and $56,190.
- $36K10th
- $46K25th
- $47KMedian
- $56K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,190 | $4,349 | $25.09 |
| Median | $46,840 | $3,903 | $22.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,770 | $3,814 | $22.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,190 | $4,682 | $27.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Miscellaneous construction and related workers in Baton Rouge earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($51,890) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($55,130). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $49,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $52,190 | $46,840 | $35,660 | $76,440 | 340 |
| Louisiana | $51,890 | $49,660 | $33,550 | $73,710 | 1,000 |
| United States | $55,130 | $49,910 | $36,510 | $78,700 | 28,380 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $52,190, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $42,935 a year, or $3,578 a month and $1,651 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for miscellaneous construction and related workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $52,190 buys what about $57,491 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 2nd of 5 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($56,480).
- New Orleans$56,480
- Baton Rouge$52,190
- Shreveport$50,100
- Lafayette$48,120
- Alexandria$44,620
All Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salaries in Louisiana
Highest-paying cities for miscellaneous construction and related workers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($87,780).
- San Francisco, CA$87,780
- Seattle, WA$77,780
- New York, NY$74,920
- Sacramento, CA$74,520
- Trenton, NJ$74,450
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary by city
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Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do miscellaneous construction and related workers make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$25.09 an hour on average, and $22.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level miscellaneous construction and related workers salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the miscellaneous construction and related workers take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $42,935 a year ($3,578 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,190.
Do miscellaneous construction and related workers earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,130).
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. SOC code 47-4090; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.53, this job is 4.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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