Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,840 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Baton Rouge earn between $70,730 and $95,630.
- $63K10th
- $71K25th
- $78KMedian
- $96K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,370 | $7,448 | $42.97 |
| Median | $78,300 | $6,525 | $37.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,730 | $5,894 | $34.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,630 | $7,969 | $45.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Baton Rouge earn 16% less than the Louisiana average ($106,030) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $89,370 | $78,300 | $63,220 | $135,840 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $106,030 | $94,320 | $68,930 | $161,890 | 280 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $89,370, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $69,407 a year, or $5,784 a month and $2,669 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 other physical scientists? 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 $89,370 buys what about $98,447 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 2nd of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($119,230).
- New Orleans$119,230
- Baton Rouge$89,370
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$42.97 an hour on average, and $37.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $69,407 a year ($5,784 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,370.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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 19-2099; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 22.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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