Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,050 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Baton Rouge earn between $100,970 and $141,530.
- $83K10th
- $101K25th
- $125KMedian
- $142K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,140 | $10,595 | $61.12 |
| Median | $125,000 | $10,417 | $60.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $100,970 | $8,414 | $48.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $141,530 | $11,794 | $68.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Baton Rouge earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($125,760) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $127,140 | $125,000 | $82,880 | $161,050 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $125,760 | $115,950 | $81,890 | $212,130 | n/a |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $127,140, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $94,738 a year, or $7,895 a month and $3,644 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $127,140 buys what about $140,053 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 3rd of 4 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($147,670).
- New Orleans$147,670
- Alexandria$137,300
- Baton Rouge$127,140
- Lafayette$99,610
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$61.13 an hour on average, and $60.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $100,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $94,738 a year ($7,895 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,140.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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