Industrial Engineers, Baton Rouge

$129,500

Local median annual wage in Baton Rouge, LA. Middle half of earners roughly $101,830 to $164,490.

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

vs US median
+26.4%
US median
$102,440
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.
$101,830 to $164,490
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
470
Job code
17-2112

Industrial Engineers in Baton Rouge pay a median $129,500 (May 2025), 26.4% above the US median of $102,440. At local prices (index 90.8), that median buys about what $142,621 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$129,500 in Baton Rouge buys about what $142,621 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).

Industrial Engineers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Baton Rouge $129,500 $101,830 to $164,490 90.8
Oklahoma City $98,190 $78,190 to $117,380 90.4
San Francisco $132,230 $107,470 to $164,610 115.6
Tulsa $99,830 $81,780 to $122,600 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Industrial Engineers in Baton Rouge?
The median annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Baton Rouge, LA is $129,500 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Baton Rouge pay compare to the US median for Industrial Engineers?
Local median pay is 26.4% above the national median of $102,440.
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 $129,500 has about the same buying power as $142,621 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.