Gas Plant Operators salary in Baton Rouge, LA
SOC 51-8092 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$113,570
per year in Baton Rouge, LA
Middle half
$72,500–$113,570
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
100
in Baton Rouge, LA
Concentration
2.15×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Baton Rouge, LA
$113,570
published median
United States
$87,820
29.3% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
5th
51 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Louisiana ($108,350). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $113,570 median has purchasing power comparable to about $125,105 nationally. Baton Rouge, LA's BEA regional price parity is 90.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Baton Rouge, LA.
$49,980$113,570
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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