salary$81,130 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,230per year
Jobs in the area8,290people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Baton Rouge?
Cheap. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 16.4% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $81,130 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $65,330 and $103,230.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 16.4% of the median registered nurse 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.