Jobs, pay and daily life in Baton Rouge, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Baton Rouge is a city in Louisiana with 222,771 residents. The median household earns $49,994 a year and the median rent is $1,067 a month, which is 25.6% of the median household income. It is part of the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, where BLS counts 409,690 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 9,130 | 1.12 | $27,110 | $21,260 | $35,000 | -18% |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,020 | 0.88 | $30,070 | $22,470 | $46,160 | -15% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,760 | 1.13 | $36,450 | $22,580 | $47,250 | -9% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,490 | 0.84 | $23,650 | $21,270 | $33,460 | -24% |
| Registered Nurses | 8,290 | 0.93 | $81,130 | $65,330 | $103,230 | -17% |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,230 | 0.89 | $107,140 | $56,470 | $230,820 | +1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,840 | 0.69 | $23,040 | $20,140 | $29,970 | -36% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 6,650 | 1.11 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $36,230 | -57% |
| Construction Laborers | 6,300 | 2.18 | $38,650 | $30,960 | $59,170 | -18% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,110 | 0.82 | $34,840 | $28,940 | $48,300 | -7% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 5,950 | 1.32 | $40,910 | $28,340 | $57,560 | -14% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 5,830 | 1.07 | $54,840 | $39,400 | $74,180 | -6% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 5,800 | 2.46 | $24,450 | $18,870 | $33,800 | -31% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,750 | 0.84 | $38,760 | $29,460 | $53,670 | -13% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,300 | 0.91 | $28,690 | $22,210 | $42,830 | -22% |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,020 | 0.77 | $32,520 | $21,180 | $49,670 | -28% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 4,700 | 1.64 | $61,110 | $39,010 | $105,690 | -26% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 4,680 | 2.19 | $78,870 | $58,000 | $105,640 | -1% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,450 | 1.22 | $59,310 | $48,340 | $77,500 | -7% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4,060 | 1.12 | $46,740 | $31,200 | $69,720 | -8% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,060 | 1.17 | $413,620 | $209,630 | $472,910 | +56% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 560 | 0.96 | $165,060 | $128,420 | $218,050 | -4% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 690 | 1.06 | $139,860 | $85,480 | $222,760 | +11% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 540 | 0.69 | $135,530 | $76,690 | $195,960 | +30% |
| Pharmacists | 960 | 1.14 | $134,680 | $113,770 | $161,240 | -4% |
| Financial Managers | 1,770 | 0.80 | $129,310 | $82,340 | $223,710 | -22% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,010 | 1.19 | $129,070 | $97,500 | $161,150 | -2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 950 | 0.54 | $120,210 | $85,930 | $196,130 | -31% |
| Construction Managers | 2,170 | 2.17 | $118,770 | $75,660 | $179,150 | +3% |
| Sales Managers | 1,070 | 0.64 | $116,740 | $63,910 | $244,480 | -21% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,140 | 1.18 | $112,430 | $71,990 | $164,420 | +11% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,520 | 0.96 | $107,420 | $79,210 | $232,300 | -13% |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,230 | 0.89 | $107,140 | $56,470 | $230,820 | +1% |
| Managers, All Other | 3,300 | 2.02 | $105,340 | $66,400 | $175,270 | -26% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 990 | 1.42 | $104,700 | $64,240 | $166,710 | -8% |
| Lawyers | 2,300 | 1.16 | $102,070 | $17,870 | $194,460 | -36% |
| Software Developers | 980 | 0.22 | $101,900 | $65,090 | $135,530 | -25% |
| Engineers, All Other | 1,780 | 4.39 | $101,720 | $54,980 | $167,900 | -17% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,060 | 1.23 | $99,810 | $75,740 | $133,730 | -6% |
| Management Analysts | 1,210 | 0.51 | $99,680 | $57,590 | $208,780 | -2% |
These figures are for the whole Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $48,710 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.6% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 28.2% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.7% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Other services | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 5.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,994 |
| Income per person | $34,731 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,067 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 25.6% |
| Median home value | $234,700 |
| Homeowners | 47.8% |
| Poverty rate | 25.7% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 90.8 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $48,710 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 3.00%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 36.6% |
| Born abroad | 7.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 60.4% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.7 | 49 | 126 |
| Feb | 12.1 | 54 | 118 |
| Mar | 15.9 | 61 | 109 |
| Apr | 19.8 | 68 | 114 |
| May | 24.1 | 75 | 136 |
| Jun | 27.3 | 81 | 166 |
| Jul | 27.8 | 82 | 152 |
| Aug | 27.8 | 82 | 166 |
| Sep | 25.5 | 78 | 125 |
| Oct | 20.7 | 69 | 120 |
| Nov | 15.0 | 59 | 93 |
| Dec | 11.3 | 52 | 135 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | LA | 56 mi | 121,715 | $61,915 | $1,100 |
| New Orleans | LA | 76 mi | 362,701 | $58,821 | $1,310 |
| Jackson | MS | 140 mi | 146,631 | $42,071 | $1,055 |
| Mobile | AL | 181 mi | 203,416 | $53,558 | $1,068 |
| Shreveport | LA | 210 mi | 180,982 | $48,699 | $987 |
| Pasadena | TX | 246 mi | 149,433 | $64,927 | $1,213 |
| Pearland | TX | 258 mi | 127,514 | $118,842 | $1,860 |
| Houston | TX | 258 mi | 2,387,910 | $64,361 | $1,408 |
| Little Rock | AR | 305 mi | 203,436 | $63,003 | $1,106 |
| College Station | TX | 307 mi | 124,570 | $50,900 | $1,194 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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222,771 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,067 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 25.6% of the median household income.
$49,994 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.6% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
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