Chemists Salary in Louisiana

Chemists in Louisiana earn the most in Lake Charles (average $126,650 a year) and the least in Shreveport ($86,900), across the 4 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $106,810 and the median at $103,890 for 740 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

Chemists average salary by city in Louisiana

Lake Charles$126,650
Baton Rouge$114,620
New Orleans$97,440
Shreveport$86,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lake Charles	$126,650	$128,330	$98,640	$94,418	86
Baton Rouge	$114,620	$107,590	$83,740	$86,413	91
New Orleans	$97,440	$96,100	$69,560	$74,842	93
Shreveport	$86,900	$80,190	$76,950	$67,743	85

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemists salary in other states

Chemists salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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