May 2025 OEWS · Louisiana
Highest-paying jobs in Baton Rouge, LA
All-occupations median
$48,710
- 10th percentile
- $23,790
- 25th percentile
- $33,640
- Median
- $48,710
- 75th percentile
- $74,990
- 90th percentile
- $105,850
- Mean
- $61,230
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 409,690.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 90.780, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,060 | $209,630 | $413,620 | $472,910 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | Not available | $118,970 | $315,620 | $411,050 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 130 | $227,410 | $268,210 | $268,220 |
| Dentists, General | 430 | $73,240 | $185,430 | $318,180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 560 | $128,420 | $165,060 | $218,050 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 690 | $85,480 | $139,860 | $222,760 |
| Environmental Engineers | 170 | $76,500 | $138,000 | $201,300 |
| Database Architects | 40 | $102,020 | $136,480 | $169,620 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 540 | $76,690 | $135,530 | $195,960 |
| Chemical Engineers | 360 | $75,500 | $134,800 | $177,530 |
| Pharmacists | 960 | $113,770 | $134,680 | $161,240 |
| Electrical Engineers | 350 | $79,100 | $133,030 | $190,880 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 90 | $66,640 | $132,040 | $203,940 |
| Physician Assistants | 360 | $54,990 | $130,670 | $158,310 |
| Industrial Engineers | 470 | $77,310 | $129,500 | $186,270 |
| Financial Managers | 1,770 | $82,340 | $129,310 | $223,710 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 900 | $65,940 | $129,260 | $240,280 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,010 | $97,500 | $129,070 | $161,150 |
| Veterinarians | 160 | $65,550 | $126,890 | $165,560 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 160 | $78,910 | $125,260 | $177,210 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | Not available | $82,880 | $125,000 | $161,050 |
| Purchasing Managers | 160 | $84,780 | $124,290 | $211,420 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 950 | $85,930 | $120,210 | $196,130 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 90 | $65,980 | $119,630 | $210,880 |
| Construction Managers | 2,170 | $75,660 | $118,770 | $179,150 |
| Sales Managers | 1,070 | $63,910 | $116,740 | $244,480 |
| Optometrists | 40 | $37,250 | $115,210 | $180,410 |
| Marketing Managers | 290 | $72,990 | $113,800 | $203,430 |
| Gas Plant Operators | 100 | $49,980 | $113,570 | $113,570 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 30 | $66,550 | $112,790 | $161,490 |
| Civil Engineers | 1,140 | $71,990 | $112,430 | $164,420 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 660 | $36,800 | $108,420 | $108,420 |
| Chemists | 270 | $59,580 | $107,590 | $175,950 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,520 | $79,210 | $107,420 | $232,300 |
| Information Security Analysts | 170 | $71,980 | $107,380 | $138,280 |
| Database Administrators | 80 | $52,270 | $107,240 | $156,750 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,230 | $56,470 | $107,140 | $230,820 |
| Emergency Management Directors | 30 | $72,110 | $106,220 | $166,730 |
| Human Resources Managers | 480 | $78,240 | $105,500 | $171,050 |
| Transportation Inspectors | 50 | $61,110 | $105,370 | $149,430 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Baton Rouge, LA?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Baton Rouge, LA is $48,710. Employment is 409,690.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Baton Rouge, LA?
Physicians, All Other has the highest published annual median on this list, $413,620, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Baton Rouge, LA.