May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
491 occupations
Across 491 occupations with published wages in Baton Rouge, physicians, all other record the highest median at $413,620 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Baton Rouge
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 9,130 | $27,110 |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,020 | $30,070 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,760 | $36,450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,490 | $23,650 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,290 | $81,130 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,230 | $107,140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,840 | $23,040 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 6,650 | $15,080 |
| Construction Laborers | 6,300 | $38,650 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,110 | $34,840 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.