May 2025 OEWS estimates
Salaries in Baton Rouge, LA
Compare official BLS wage estimates for 51 selected occupations with publishable data in this metro area.
Dataset coverage
Occupations covered
51
Data release
May 2025
Median salary distribution across covered occupations
These values summarize the 51 selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Baton Rouge, LA.
- Lowest covered median
- $31,220
- Middle covered median
- $81,130
- Highest covered median
- $139,860
Highest-paying occupations in our BLS dataset
Annual median salary on a zero-based scale. This compares only the selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Rank | Metro or occupation | Annual median |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Industrial Production Manager | $139,860 |
| #2 | Mechanical Engineer | $135,530 |
| #3 | Electrical Engineer | $133,030 |
| #4 | Physician Assistant | $130,670 |
| #5 | Industrial Engineer | $129,500 |
| #6 | Financial Manager | $129,310 |
| #7 | Nurse Practitioner | $129,070 |
| #8 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $120,210 |
| #9 | Sales Manager | $116,740 |
| #10 | Marketing Manager | $113,800 |
Largest occupations by estimated employment
BLS employment estimates for selected occupations where employment is published.
| Rank | Employment market | Estimated employment |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Registered Nurse | 8,290 |
| #2 | General and Operations Manager | 8,230 |
| #3 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | 5,830 |
| #4 | Customer Service Representative | 5,750 |
| #5 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,450 |
| #6 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | 4,060 |
| #7 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Product | 3,910 |
| #8 | Nursing Assistant | 3,500 |
| #9 | Accountants and Auditor | 3,410 |
| #10 | Electrician | 3,320 |