salary$73,070 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$114,640per year
Jobs in the area3,410people work this job
Can a accountant afford Baton Rouge?
Cheap. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 18.2% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $73,070 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $49,820 and $114,640.
Can a accountant afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 18.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baton Rouge, LA metro area.