First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, Baton Rouge

$78,770

Local median annual wage in Baton Rouge, LA. Middle half of earners roughly $62,910 to $105,990.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−1.4%
US median
$79,860
Cost of living (90.8) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
90.8
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$62,910 to $105,990
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
2,230
Job code
49-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Baton Rouge pay a median $78,770 (May 2025), 1.4% below the US median of $79,860. At local prices (index 90.8), that median buys about what $86,751 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$78,770 in Baton Rouge buys about what $86,751 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 90.8, 2024). Housing & rent index is 74.2 vs overall 90.8 (US average = 100, 2024).

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Baton Rouge $78,770 $62,910 to $105,990 90.8
Oklahoma City $79,060 $60,840 to $99,570 90.4
San Francisco $102,360 $77,870 to $133,540 115.6
Tulsa $78,720 $59,270 to $108,820 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Baton Rouge?
The median annual wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Baton Rouge, LA is $78,770 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Baton Rouge pay compare to the US median for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?
Local median pay is 1.4% below the national median of $79,860.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Baton Rouge is 90.8 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $78,770 has about the same buying power as $86,751 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.