Psychologists, All Other pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,490 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Baton Rouge earn between $66,780 and $132,650.
- $67K10th
- $67K25th
- $113KMedian
- $133K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,340 | $10,195 | $58.82 |
| Median | $112,790 | $9,399 | $54.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,780 | $5,565 | $32.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,650 | $11,054 | $63.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Baton Rouge earn 19% more than the Louisiana average ($103,070) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $122,340 | $112,790 | $66,550 | $161,490 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $103,070 | $104,460 | $56,090 | $157,350 | 170 |
| United States | $111,210 | $110,840 | $54,990 | $168,520 | 18,820 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychologists, All Other salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $122,340, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $91,601 a year, or $7,633 a month and $3,523 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 other psychologists? 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 $122,340 buys what about $134,765 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 1st of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Baton Rouge$122,340
- New Orleans$96,430
Highest-paying cities for other psychologists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,020).
- Sacramento, CA$165,020
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- San Jose, CA$148,320
- Memphis, TN$145,060
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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Psychologists, All Other salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$58.82 an hour on average, and $54.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $91,601 a year ($7,633 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,340.
Do other psychologists earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($111,210).
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 19-3039; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.9%.
- 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 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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