salary$134,680 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$113,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,240per year
Jobs in the area960people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Baton Rouge?
Cheap. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 9.9% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $134,680 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $113,770 and $161,240.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 9.9% of the median pharmacist 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.