Top Paying Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 77,380 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($413,620), Family Medicine Physicians ($315,620), Nurse Anesthetists ($268,210). The cost of living index is 90.78 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,204/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.78
Cost of living index
$1,204
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Baton Rouge
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.75/hr |
| 12 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $133K | $63.96/hr |
| 13 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $132K | $63.48/hr |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $131K | $62.82/hr |
| 15 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.26/hr |
| 16 | Financial Managers | Management | $129K | $62.17/hr |
| 17 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | Transportation | $129K | $62.14/hr |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $62.05/hr |
| 19 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $127K | $61.01/hr |
| 20 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $125K | $60.22/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-9.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,204/mo
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