May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Baton Rouge, LA
The median annual salary is $48,710, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$48,710
Mean annual salary
$50,970
Employment estimate
1,980
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $48,710 |
| Mean annual salary | $50,970 |
| 10th percentile | $38,000 |
| 25th percentile | $44,770 |
| 50th percentile | $48,710 |
| 75th percentile | $59,010 |
| 90th percentile | $65,400 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Baton Rouge, LA median
- $48,710
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 36.1%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Baton Rouge, LA earn 36.1% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $44,770–$59,010.
- BLS estimates employment at 1,980 workers in this metro area.