Accountants and Auditors pay in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge (LA), the median pay for accountants and auditors is $35.13 an hour ($73,070 a year). About 3,410 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). It is about the same as the Louisiana median ($73,810).
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Baton Rouge (LA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.95 | $49,820 |
| 25% of workers | $29.48 | $61,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.13 | $73,070 |
| 75% of workers | $44.09 | $91,710 |
| 90% of workers | $55.12 | $114,640 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $77,940 | 3,740 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $74,620 | 480 |
| Monroe | $73,840 | 510 |
| Baton Rouge (this page) | $73,070 | 3,410 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $72,490 | 770 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $70,420 | 1,250 |
| Lake Charles | $70,050 | 600 |
| Lafayette | $67,630 | 1,100 |
| Hammond | $66,090 | 250 |
| Alexandria | $64,530 | 400 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
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