SOC 19-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemists — Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · 3 metro areas compared
In Baton Rouge, LA the median wage for Chemists is $107,590 a year, which is 17.9% higher than the national figure of $91,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Baton Rouge, LA the median wage for Chemists is $107,590 a year, which is 17.9% higher than the national figure of $91,240. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $83,740 and $132,720. The lowest tenth earn under $59,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $175,950.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Lake Charles records the highest median at $128,330. Of the 491 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 33rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,580 | −34.7% |
| 25th | $83,740 | −8.2% |
| Median (50th) | $107,590 | +17.9% |
| 75th | $132,720 | +45.5% |
| 90th | $175,950 | +92.8% |
| Mean | $114,620 | +25.6% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Charles | $128,330 | 180 | |
| 2 | New Orleans | $96,100 | 170 | |
| 3 | Shreveport | $80,190 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baton Rouge run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $107,590 goes as far as $121,984 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$121,984US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,590 a year, 17.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,580 to $175,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lake Charles, at $128,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemists in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median annual wage is $107,590, or $51.73 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $91,240, so pay in Baton Rouge, LA is 17.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Baton Rouge, LA earns more than $175,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lake Charles, at $128,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Baton Rouge, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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