Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Labor Force
437,996
Employed
417,597
Unemployed
20,399
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Baton Rouge, LA
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $413,620 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $315,620 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $268,210 |
| Dentists, General | $185,430 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,060 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $139,860 |
| Environmental Engineers | $138,000 |
| Database Architects | $136,480 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $135,530 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,800 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.