Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Baton Rouge
491 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Baton Rouge belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $413,620 per year. The lowest published median is $15,080.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 6,650 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $17,780 | 170 |
| Bartenders | $20,640 | 1,810 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,380 | 500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,640 | 540 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $21,910 | 320 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,240 | 110 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,430 | 1,160 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,040 | 7,840 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $23,600 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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