salary$102,070 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$194,460per year
Jobs in the area2,300people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Baton Rouge?
Cheap. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 13.0% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $102,070 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $17,870 and $194,460.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 13.0% of the median lawyer 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.