Median DOL Salary
$78,238
Total DOL Filings
3,505
Companies Hiring
842
Cost of Living Index
91.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Baton Rouge, LA$78,238
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 28.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Baton Rouge
Highest-Paying Occupations in Baton Rouge
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,440 | -15.7% | 11 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,000 | +18.1% | 25 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $96,687 | -24.6% | 10 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,000 | +17% | 8 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $92,100 | +2.6% | 6 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,500 | -29.6% | 29 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,775 | N/A | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $86,750 | -20.1% | 21 |
| Chemical Engineers | $85,875 | -34.5% | 37 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | +2.6% | 25 |
| Engineers, All Other | $78,000 | -18.4% | 11 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,500 | -0.4% | 6 |
| Financial Managers | $74,984 | -37.2% | 5 |
| Environmental Engineers | $72,800 | -40.9% | 9 |
| Civil Engineers | $72,000 | -29.7% | 55 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $71,000 | -37.8% | 27 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -13.6% | 8 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | N/A | 6 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,000 | +5.5% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Louisiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Louisiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,440 | 890 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $212,890 | N/A |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $203,740 | 1,000 |
| Dentists, General | $179,600 | 1,140 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 | 1,390 |
| Podiatrists | $167,000 | 90 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,600 | N/A |
| Petroleum Engineers | $134,630 | 920 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,050 | 2,360 |
| Chemical Engineers | $131,180 | 780 |
Salary Trend in Baton Rouge, LA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Baton Rouge, LA has a cost of living index of 91.3, which is 8.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,529 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,440 | $154,918 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,000 | $131,435 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,000 | $117,196 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $96,687 | $105,900 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,000 | $101,862 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.