Metro profile · CBSA 12940
Healthcare wages in Baton Rouge, LA
37 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,244/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$110/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
66
Across 37 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Baton Rouge
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
37 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $413,620 | $401,211 | 78 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $100,390 | $97,378 | 73 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $315,620 | $306,151 | 73 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $268,210 | $260,164 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $185,430 | $179,867 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,920 | $95,952 | 67 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $101,140 | $98,106 | 67 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,550 | $44,184 | 67 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,070 | $125,198 | 67 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $134,680 | $130,640 | 67 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $98,030 | $95,089 | 67 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $126,890 | $123,083 | 67 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $130,670 | $126,750 | 67 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $66,510 | $64,515 | 67 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $44,800 | $43,456 | 66 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,230 | $58,423 | 66 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,700 | $57,909 | 66 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $74,220 | $71,993 | 66 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $63,030 | $61,139 | 65 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $38,750 | $37,588 | 65 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $84,280 | $81,752 | 65 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $52,700 | $51,119 | 65 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $36,120 | $35,036 | 64 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,130 | $78,696 | 64 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $60,830 | $59,005 | 64 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $78,130 | $75,786 | 64 |
| Paramedics | allied | $36,050 | $34,969 | 64 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $36,900 | $35,793 | 64 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $35,760 | $34,687 | 63 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $31,220 | $30,283 | 63 |
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