salary$74,240 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,060per year
Jobs in the area2,790people work this job
Can a plumber afford Baton Rouge?
Cheap. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 17.9% of the median plumber salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a plumber in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $74,240 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $49,920 and $81,060.
Can a plumber afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 17.9% of the median plumber 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.