How much does an agricultural worker make in Baton Rouge?
$47,790a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural workers in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $22.98 an hour or $3,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.98
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,330Median: $47,790Highest 10%: $69,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| 25th | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| Median | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| 75th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| 90th | $69,110 | $33.23 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for agricultural workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Baton Rouge
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $55,750 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,280 |
| Grader and Sorter | $28,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural worker make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $22.98 ($47,790 a year).
Do agricultural workers make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
Yes: $47,790 against $39,850 nationally, 20% more.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $38,160, so Baton Rouge pays 25% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for agricultural worker pay?
7 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does an agricultural worker make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,110 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.