SOC 43-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan — Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · 8 metro areas compared
In Baton Rouge, LA the median wage is $37,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Baton Rouge, LA the median wage is $37,230. That is 18.9% lower than the national median of $45,920. Pay ranges from under $31,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,960 to $44,150.
Within the state, Hammond records the highest median at $41,390. Of the 491 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 391st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,520 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $36,960 | −19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $37,230 | −18.9% |
| 75th | $44,150 | −3.9% |
| 90th | $48,960 | +6.6% |
| Mean | $39,850 | −13.2% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond | $41,390 | 180 | |
| 2 | New Orleans | $38,280 | 1,190 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $37,980 | 410 | |
| 4 | Shreveport | $37,280 | 180 | |
| 5 | Monroe | $36,570 | 140 | |
| 6 | Slidell | $36,170 | 370 | |
| 7 | Lake Charles | $35,340 | 130 | |
| 8 | Houma | $31,940 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baton Rouge run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $37,230 goes as far as $42,211 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,211US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,230 a year, 18.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,520 to $48,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hammond, at $41,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median annual wage is $37,230, or $17.90 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 $45,920, so pay in Baton Rouge, LA is 18.9% lower. 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 $48,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,520 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 Hammond, at $41,390 per year.
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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