Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Baton Rouge, LA
Careers in Baton Rouge, LA: pay and employment for 382 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12940), which includes Baton Rouge and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Baton Rouge city limits.
Quick answer
In the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area (CBSA 12940), BLS OEWS counted 409,690 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $48,710 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($413,620), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($165,060), Industrial Production Manager ($139,860). The largest occupations are Cashier (9,130), Sales Associate (9,020), Material Handler (8,760).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area at 90.8 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 9% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$413,620 median · 1,060 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$165,060 median · 560 employed
- Industrial Production Manager$139,860 median · 690 employed
- Mechanical Engineer$135,530 median · 540 employed
- Pharmacist$134,680 median · 960 employed
- Financial Manager$129,310 median · 1,770 employed
- Ship Captain$129,260 median · 900 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$129,070 median · 1,010 employed
- IT Manager$120,210 median · 950 employed
- Construction Manager$118,770 median · 2,170 employed
Largest occupations
- Cashier9,130 employed · $27,110 median
- Sales Associate9,020 employed · $30,070 median
- Material Handler8,760 employed · $36,450 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers8,490 employed · $23,650 median
- Registered Nurse8,290 employed · $81,130 median
- Operations Manager8,230 employed · $107,140 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides7,840 employed · $23,040 median
- Server6,650 employed · $15,080 median
- Construction Worker6,300 employed · $38,650 median
- Stocker6,110 employed · $34,840 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Ship Captain$129,260 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$104,410 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97,000 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$95,810 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$93,920 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$81,470 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,870 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,770 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Welder$78,170 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$77,010 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Baton Rouge, LA
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All 382 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $27,110U.S. $32,880 | $27,410 | 9,130 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $30,070U.S. $35,410 | $33,770 | 9,020 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Baton Rouge, LA | $36,450U.S. $40,240 | $36,750 | 8,760 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Baton Rouge, LA | $23,650U.S. $31,200 | $25,120 | 8,490 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Baton Rouge, LA | $81,130U.S. $97,550 | $84,000 | 8,290 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $107,140U.S. $105,770 | $136,200 | 8,230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Baton Rouge, LA | $23,040U.S. $35,800 | $24,690 | 7,840 | n/a | n/a |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $15,080U.S. $35,230 | $21,080 | 6,650 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Baton Rouge, LA | $38,650U.S. $47,120 | $42,590 | 6,300 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Baton Rouge, LA | $34,840U.S. $37,330 | $36,850 | 6,110 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Baton Rouge, LA | $40,910U.S. $47,540 | $42,100 | 5,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Baton Rouge, LA | $54,840U.S. $58,640 | $55,120 | 5,830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $24,450U.S. $35,320 | $25,950 | 5,800 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $38,760U.S. $44,770 | $40,870 | 5,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $28,690U.S. $36,840 | $30,960 | 5,300 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Baton Rouge, LA | $32,520U.S. $45,010 | $34,990 | 5,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Baton Rouge, LA | $61,110U.S. $83,050 | $68,900 | 4,700 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $78,870U.S. $79,920 | $80,110 | 4,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $59,310U.S. $63,970 | $61,540 | 4,450 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $61,710U.S. $69,500 | $64,950 | 4,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $46,740U.S. $50,670 | $48,450 | 4,060 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Baton Rouge, LA | $64,540U.S. $72,080 | $74,030 | 3,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Baton Rouge, LA | $46,150U.S. $49,590 | $49,960 | 3,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Baton Rouge, LA | $78,170U.S. $53,750 | $72,430 | 3,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Baton Rouge, LA | $31,220U.S. $42,260 | $32,830 | 3,500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $55,630U.S. $60,580 | $54,590 | 3,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $73,070U.S. $83,680 | $80,110 | 3,410 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Baton Rouge, LA | $65,330U.S. $63,190 | $67,160 | 3,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Baton Rouge, LA | $105,340U.S. $141,900 | $117,680 | 3,300 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Baton Rouge, LA | $37,380U.S. $44,080 | $40,820 | 3,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $60,690U.S. $72,040 | $67,090 | 3,110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $47,400U.S. $48,520 | $49,500 | 2,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Baton Rouge, LA | $59,700U.S. $64,400 | $58,570 | 2,900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Baton Rouge, LA | $41,450U.S. $44,860 | $45,750 | 2,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Baton Rouge, LA | $26,880U.S. $36,780 | $29,170 | 2,840 | n/a | n/a |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Baton Rouge, LA | $36,500U.S. $38,020 | $39,690 | 2,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Baton Rouge, LA | $74,240U.S. $63,800 | $69,930 | 2,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Baton Rouge, LA | $33,750U.S. $38,010 | $33,230 | 2,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $93,920U.S. $58,040 | $89,350 | 2,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Baton Rouge, LA | $79,180U.S. $77,640 | $94,120 | 2,490 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Baton Rouge, LA | $29,910U.S. $37,390 | $31,590 | 2,420 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,070U.S. $159,670 | $112,100 | 2,300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Baton Rouge, LA | $86,650U.S. $102,320 | $98,730 | 2,290 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $95,810U.S. $74,450 | $105,960 | 2,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Baton Rouge, LA | $58,210U.S. $59,850 | $58,870 | 2,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $36,260U.S. $39,150 | $35,470 | 2,240 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $78,770U.S. $79,860 | $87,840 | 2,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Baton Rouge, LA | $36,900U.S. $45,690 | $37,140 | 2,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Baton Rouge, LA | $44,920U.S. $58,940 | $43,800 | 2,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $118,770U.S. $114,990 | $127,110 | 2,170 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $58,800U.S. $76,590 | $61,220 | 2,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Baton Rouge, LA | $27,610U.S. $35,510 | $27,630 | 2,030 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $48,710U.S. $76,210 | $50,970 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Baton Rouge, LA | $61,400U.S. $75,940 | $65,690 | 1,960 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $20,640U.S. $34,340 | $24,630 | 1,810 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Baton Rouge, LA | $62,030U.S. $64,520 | $67,810 | 1,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Baton Rouge, LA | $101,720U.S. $122,930 | $109,290 | 1,780 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $129,310U.S. $166,570 | $146,050 | 1,770 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Baton Rouge, LA | $41,560U.S. $45,260 | $45,080 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Baton Rouge, LA | $60,190U.S. $69,990 | $72,700 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · Baton Rouge, LA | $104,410U.S. $78,120 | $99,170 | 1,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Baton Rouge, LA | $48,480U.S. $50,620 | $53,180 | 1,710 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $25,550U.S. $34,980 | $26,150 | 1,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $24,930U.S. $47,920 | $33,420 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Baton Rouge, LA | $59,720U.S. $48,570 | $62,210 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $60,090U.S. $62,280 | $71,600 | 1,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Baton Rouge, LA | $62,140U.S. $62,890 | $65,800 | 1,530 | n/a | n/a |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Baton Rouge, LA | $107,420U.S. $123,860 | $137,940 | 1,520 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Baton Rouge, LA | $38,230U.S. $45,670 | $42,160 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $48,160U.S. $46,420 | $51,400 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Baton Rouge, LA | $59,900U.S. $64,370 | $63,760 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $47,520U.S. $51,520 | $53,130 | 1,310 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Baton Rouge, LA | $55,050U.S. $49,230 | $57,000 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Baton Rouge, LA | $59,680U.S. $78,760 | $67,120 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $62,800U.S. $78,000 | $69,750 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Baton Rouge, LA | $24,740U.S. $37,450 | $27,080 | 1,240 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Baton Rouge, LA | $103,340U.S. $104,590 | $127,020 | 1,230 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Baton Rouge, LA | $99,680U.S. $101,860 | $111,710 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Baton Rouge, LA | $54,760U.S. $56,730 | $55,780 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $62,940U.S. $61,010 | $59,810 | 1,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Baton Rouge, LA | $46,400U.S. $40,110 | $49,430 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Baton Rouge, LA | $45,550U.S. $45,750 | $45,000 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $22,430U.S. $31,200 | $23,350 | 1,160 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $112,430U.S. $100,840 | $114,790 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Baton Rouge, LA | $85,880U.S. $80,390 | $90,360 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Baton Rouge, LA | $57,930U.S. $64,330 | $57,200 | 1,130 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Baton Rouge, LA | $53,900U.S. $61,860 | $59,300 | 1,120 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Baton Rouge, LA | $49,130U.S. $49,400 | $49,940 | 1,110 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Baton Rouge, LA | $48,090U.S. $49,120 | $52,660 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Baton Rouge, LA | $44,530U.S. $42,670 | $45,960 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Baton Rouge, LA | $116,740U.S. $148,270 | $136,180 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Baton Rouge, LA | $74,940U.S. $116,580 | $86,790 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Baton Rouge, LA | $99,810U.S. $105,870 | $100,970 | 1,060 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Baton Rouge, LA | $413,620U.S. $265,930 | $373,800 | 1,060 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $33,260U.S. $59,280 | $35,410 | 1,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Baton Rouge, LA | $58,010U.S. $50,890 | $61,360 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Baton Rouge, LA | $129,070U.S. $132,300 | $130,450 | 1,010 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Baton Rouge, LA | $38,800U.S. $50,290 | $46,320 | 1,000 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Baton Rouge, LA | $104,700U.S. $114,130 | $116,490 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Baton Rouge, LA | $36,770U.S. $39,070 | $39,690 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Baton Rouge, LA | $101,900U.S. $135,980 | $105,470 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Baton Rouge, LA | $45,850U.S. $42,670 | $45,420 | 980 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,230U.S. $33,980 | $28,030 | 970 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,030U.S. $62,890 | $58,610 | 960 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $134,680U.S. $140,910 | $134,280 | 960 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $120,210U.S. $175,140 | $135,710 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Baton Rouge, LA | $44,800U.S. $48,070 | $41,650 | 950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $44,200U.S. $48,500 | $44,970 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $84,710U.S. $78,740 | $88,230 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Baton Rouge, LA | $28,000U.S. $35,830 | $31,210 | 930 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,160U.S. $105,850 | $96,050 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Baton Rouge, LA | $60,110U.S. $69,280 | $70,410 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $129,260U.S. $92,460 | $149,980 | 900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Baton Rouge, LA | $61,970U.S. $65,510 | $61,500 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Baton Rouge, LA | $57,480U.S. $80,730 | $67,020 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Baton Rouge, LA | $67,700U.S. $58,750 | $69,030 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Baton Rouge, LA | $46,840U.S. $59,350 | $49,800 | 840 | n/a | n/a |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Baton Rouge, LA | $59,010U.S. $60,550 | $61,400 | 840 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,250U.S. $78,660 | $73,310 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Baton Rouge, LA | $71,150U.S. $77,710 | $77,630 | 820 | n/a | n/a |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Baton Rouge, LA | $37,140U.S. $45,930 | $38,950 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $38,840U.S. $38,140 | $41,640 | 810 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Baton Rouge, LA | $60,310U.S. $65,120 | $62,750 | 800 | n/a | n/a |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Baton Rouge, LA | $33,040U.S. $38,630 | $38,360 | 800 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Baton Rouge, LA | $69,560U.S. $82,220 | $80,940 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Baton Rouge, LA | $36,300U.S. $43,030 | $37,080 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Baton Rouge, LA | $47,650U.S. $49,230 | $46,840 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $78,760U.S. $120,230 | $85,110 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Baton Rouge, LA | $58,410U.S. $51,330 | $55,410 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $94,520U.S. $90,150 | $96,510 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Baton Rouge, LA | $32,010U.S. $45,130 | $32,600 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $34,310U.S. $41,300 | $37,700 | 750 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Baton Rouge, LA | $37,840U.S. $39,630 | $38,170 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Baton Rouge, LA | $33,840U.S. $48,430 | $35,950 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Baton Rouge, LA | $51,810U.S. $69,990 | $63,510 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Baton Rouge, LA | $52,700U.S. $62,930 | $56,530 | 700 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $139,860U.S. $126,060 | $155,370 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Baton Rouge, LA | $64,680U.S. $47,320 | $118,970 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| BoilermakerSOC 47-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $74,730U.S. $76,410 | $72,070 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $77,010U.S. $95,320 | $78,780 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,420U.S. $96,710 | $93,550 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $61,910U.S. $77,440 | $66,400 | 640 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $27,580U.S. $34,810 | $27,150 | 640 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $60,300U.S. $61,770 | $60,850 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Baton Rouge, LA | $97,770U.S. $99,130 | $96,920 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $34,010U.S. $46,800 | $40,000 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Baton Rouge, LA | $63,450U.S. $80,110 | $66,680 | 630 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Baton Rouge, LA | $97,000U.S. $107,230 | $103,770 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,490U.S. $48,700 | $50,130 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Baton Rouge, LA | $65,020U.S. $97,870 | $73,440 | 610 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Baton Rouge, LA | $64,360U.S. $65,790 | $68,350 | 610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $62,100U.S. $77,970 | $66,160 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Baton Rouge, LA | $61,110U.S. $81,100 | $65,020 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Baton Rouge, LA | $57,980U.S. $66,140 | $52,760 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Baton Rouge, LA | $46,610U.S. $51,140 | $54,030 | 600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Baton Rouge, LA | $40,000U.S. $47,160 | $42,080 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Baton Rouge, LA | $38,310U.S. $42,360 | $40,650 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Baton Rouge, LA | $98,920U.S. $102,760 | $99,620 | 590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Baton Rouge, LA | $53,360U.S. $62,280 | $62,510 | 580 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Baton Rouge, LA | $74,450U.S. $106,040 | $76,610 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,630U.S. $38,770 | $35,120 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Baton Rouge, LA | $59,080U.S. $76,690 | $69,040 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Baton Rouge, LA | $44,300U.S. $44,650 | $46,960 | 570 | n/a | n/a |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Baton Rouge, LA | $165,060U.S. $171,270 | $170,820 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Baton Rouge, LA | $66,680U.S. $68,080 | $67,750 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Baton Rouge, LA | $135,530U.S. $104,110 | $136,970 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Baton Rouge, LA | $36,120U.S. $45,230 | $37,220 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,640U.S. $35,840 | $26,130 | 540 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Baton Rouge, LA | $28,580U.S. $36,560 | $31,460 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Baton Rouge, LA | $54,580U.S. $58,260 | $54,650 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Baton Rouge, LA | $28,620U.S. $35,760 | $30,170 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Baton Rouge, LA | $27,910U.S. $35,070 | $27,740 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Baton Rouge, LA | $81,470U.S. $63,890 | $77,420 | 520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,120 | not published | 510 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $37,600U.S. $49,100 | $42,830 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Baton Rouge, LA | $26,300U.S. $35,790 | $27,790 | 510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Baton Rouge, LA | $21,380U.S. $32,150 | $24,180 | 500 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Baton Rouge, LA | $46,930U.S. $50,340 | $50,860 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Baton Rouge, LA | $71,770U.S. $74,690 | $74,110 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,640U.S. $35,360 | $30,110 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,500U.S. $149,280 | $120,100 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $100,390 | not published | 480 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,760U.S. $62,680 | $58,480 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,420U.S. $68,270 | $61,870 | 480 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,760U.S. $47,380 | $38,520 | 480 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,920U.S. $52,830 | $57,760 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,500U.S. $102,440 | $132,280 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,720U.S. $67,880 | $65,410 | 470 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,230U.S. $64,650 | $55,570 | 470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,130U.S. $47,030 | $43,250 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,990U.S. $74,750 | $64,530 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,600U.S. $74,090 | $66,660 | 450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,020U.S. $37,160 | $29,190 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,260U.S. $40,140 | $38,490 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,890U.S. $41,670 | $30,730 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $185,430U.S. $170,950 | $186,940 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,030U.S. $100,330 | $94,010 | 430 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,050U.S. $44,470 | $40,150 | 430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,820U.S. $60,600 | $52,820 | 430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,870U.S. $34,890 | $28,010 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,010U.S. $44,580 | $38,330 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,020U.S. $62,960 | $55,530 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,760U.S. $93,790 | $71,890 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,630U.S. $59,650 | $72,580 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,120U.S. $60,390 | $94,470 | 410 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,700U.S. $98,100 | $88,820 | 410 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,840U.S. $62,640 | $57,100 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,330U.S. $35,360 | $27,150 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,880U.S. $45,250 | $44,900 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,280U.S. $45,930 | $41,010 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,470U.S. $62,780 | $65,640 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,300U.S. $49,690 | $47,460 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,780U.S. $69,390 | $68,740 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,190U.S. $106,660 | $99,140 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,250U.S. $78,210 | $65,640 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,710U.S. $75,440 | $76,480 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,590U.S. $74,260 | $59,950 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,900U.S. $93,530 | $61,360 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,150U.S. $36,280 | $32,750 | 370 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,100U.S. $76,220 | $62,200 | 360 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,210U.S. $88,940 | $66,530 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,800U.S. $125,040 | $136,220 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,670U.S. $135,880 | $120,200 | 360 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,540U.S. $35,880 | $34,020 | 360 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,220U.S. $54,890 | $56,500 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,170U.S. $60,850 | $77,080 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,030U.S. $120,630 | $130,900 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,840U.S. $82,320 | $89,600 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,810U.S. $99,280 | $92,530 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,300U.S. $66,150 | $77,700 | 340 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,360U.S. $78,350 | $74,730 | 340 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,840U.S. $49,910 | $52,190 | 340 | n/a | n/a |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,250U.S. $37,290 | $32,220 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,670U.S. $67,820 | $85,710 | 330 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,530U.S. $74,330 | $52,050 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-6099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,920U.S. $45,650 | $49,730 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,360U.S. $81,370 | $79,450 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,020U.S. $63,520 | $82,190 | 320 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,220U.S. $82,280 | $77,230 | 320 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,910U.S. $35,240 | $23,800 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,920U.S. $87,520 | $91,480 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,070U.S. $49,450 | $41,370 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,880U.S. $43,220 | $41,720 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,000U.S. $62,370 | $49,990 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,240U.S. $46,330 | $47,160 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $43,780 | $43,410 | 300 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,180U.S. $47,810 | $59,130 | 300 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,290U.S. $60,020 | $51,410 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,800U.S. $166,790 | $128,390 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,920U.S. $102,740 | $90,240 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,380U.S. $78,190 | $102,660 | 290 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,440U.S. $59,550 | $57,670 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,510U.S. $68,380 | $60,630 | 290 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,920U.S. $37,680 | $29,910 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,480U.S. $42,540 | $50,370 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,570U.S. $62,470 | $50,300 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,460U.S. $104,920 | $116,080 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,610U.S. $65,700 | $72,090 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,240U.S. $47,720 | $73,940 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,570U.S. $39,390 | $36,570 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,730U.S. $58,100 | $49,190 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,910U.S. $74,340 | $81,220 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,910U.S. $105,070 | $149,950 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,590U.S. $91,240 | $114,620 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,760U.S. $66,810 | $57,800 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,260U.S. $64,820 | $70,170 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,990U.S. $50,020 | $46,270 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,460U.S. $50,860 | $51,230 | 260 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,450U.S. $49,500 | $45,980 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,130U.S. $96,590 | $77,880 | 250 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,820U.S. $58,450 | $37,550 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,680U.S. $50,580 | $53,030 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,250U.S. $57,020 | $57,300 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,150U.S. $57,080 | $50,220 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,750U.S. $61,800 | $55,010 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,780U.S. $47,180 | $49,060 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,350U.S. $92,650 | $87,130 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,550U.S. $53,040 | $49,070 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,490U.S. $58,470 | $61,640 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,680U.S. $60,070 | $54,280 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,620U.S. $54,240 | $60,030 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,610U.S. $61,560 | $81,210 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,930U.S. $38,150 | $33,470 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,810U.S. $51,220 | $49,920 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,750U.S. $62,520 | $67,690 | 220 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,300U.S. $35,100 | $27,510 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,300U.S. $55,440 | $52,460 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,490U.S. $66,270 | $63,380 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,650U.S. $48,280 | $39,690 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,910U.S. $39,200 | $33,470 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,630U.S. $41,340 | $43,710 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,870U.S. $50,260 | $59,010 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,160U.S. $45,780 | $41,510 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,270U.S. $35,670 | $35,140 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,530U.S. $55,940 | $62,280 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,420U.S. $50,610 | $48,630 | 200 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,130U.S. $37,710 | $35,500 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,190U.S. $48,250 | $52,250 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,600U.S. $58,650 | $44,860 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,570U.S. $71,900 | $68,810 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,130U.S. $63,820 | $59,370 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,120U.S. $90,360 | $90,680 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,240U.S. $48,590 | $47,510 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,540U.S. $38,630 | $38,330 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,480U.S. $62,130 | $63,680 | 180 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,370U.S. $46,680 | $44,210 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,460U.S. $48,990 | $75,540 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,380U.S. $129,180 | $108,160 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,000U.S. $107,110 | $144,100 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,010U.S. $72,110 | $53,500 | 170 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,620U.S. $64,830 | $54,720 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $17,780U.S. $38,100 | $22,300 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,410U.S. $41,600 | $37,900 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,280U.S. $35,660 | $32,930 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,660U.S. $39,680 | $33,510 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,290U.S. $148,080 | $131,520 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,260U.S. $130,220 | $125,480 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,890U.S. $130,100 | $127,470 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,830U.S. $74,310 | $56,160 | 160 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,140U.S. $39,280 | $33,790 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,440U.S. $58,160 | $61,150 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,130U.S. $35,150 | $28,390 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,030U.S. $133,000 | $111,310 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,710U.S. $61,990 | $59,970 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,510U.S. $36,220 | $27,990 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,480U.S. $59,300 | $56,590 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,720U.S. $71,550 | $82,960 | 140 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,680U.S. $64,950 | $74,710 | 140 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,020U.S. $42,910 | $41,120 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,400U.S. $73,620 | $55,990 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,940U.S. $76,400 | $73,090 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,750U.S. $45,570 | $42,870 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,910U.S. $47,260 | $38,540 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,370U.S. $46,170 | $40,950 | 140 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,260U.S. $47,920 | $57,700 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,370U.S. $146,910 | $94,960 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,540U.S. $134,050 | $109,360 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $55,090 | not published | 130 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,490U.S. $66,270 | $64,280 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,920U.S. $66,710 | $87,730 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,870U.S. $62,200 | $66,950 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,390U.S. $77,930 | $132,990 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $268,210U.S. $236,590 | $253,610 | 130 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,030U.S. $72,300 | $53,910 | 130 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,860U.S. $54,210 | $43,140 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,950U.S. $36,670 | $30,240 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,440U.S. $117,330 | $62,910 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,030U.S. $95,990 | $71,890 | 120 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,840U.S. $43,350 | $37,480 | 120 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,230U.S. $40,710 | $99,980 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,340U.S. $77,920 | $68,150 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,130U.S. $44,910 | $36,310 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,640U.S. $48,560 | $42,320 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,360U.S. $45,330 | $43,440 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Extraction Workers, All OtherSOC 47-5099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,050U.S. $57,010 | $56,670 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,390U.S. $37,180 | $36,340 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,600U.S. $64,070 | $62,010 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,240U.S. $33,580 | $24,030 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,990U.S. $42,240 | $51,980 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,470U.S. $53,830 | $46,110 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,160U.S. $43,600 | $33,080 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,100U.S. $45,850 | $41,970 | 110 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,100U.S. $50,690 | $52,690 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,440U.S. $91,640 | $76,280 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $104,300 | not published | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,550U.S. $161,740 | $88,420 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,570U.S. $98,920 | $71,360 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,240U.S. $72,060 | $65,240 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,020U.S. $37,360 | $34,910 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,980U.S. $67,190 | $62,020 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,310U.S. $90,390 | $80,720 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,690U.S. $44,660 | $46,340 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,910U.S. $35,450 | $32,130 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,130U.S. $36,910 | $32,650 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,230U.S. $52,260 | $53,460 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,750U.S. $59,320 | $57,670 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,610U.S. $53,340 | $61,070 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,160U.S. $58,930 | $51,060 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,570U.S. $87,820 | $95,240 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,460U.S. $51,610 | $54,650 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7072 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,840U.S. $61,770 | $69,160 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersSOC 53-7121 · Baton Rouge, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,700U.S. $58,870 | $54,740 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Baton Rouge, LA
- BLS source geography
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 12940
- States
- Louisiana
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Baton Rouge, LA?
In the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area (CBSA 12940), BLS OEWS counted 409,690 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $48,710 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($413,620), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($165,060), Industrial Production Manager ($139,860).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12940), which includes Baton Rouge and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Baton Rouge city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12940). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs baton rouge”, “high paying jobs in baton rouge”, “careers in baton rouge louisiana” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).