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How much does a bookkeeping make in Baton Rouge?

$46,740a year

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $22.47 an hour or $3,895 a month.

Hourly
$22.47
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
257 of 393
Jobs in the area
4,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $46,740Highest 10%: $69,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$38,510$18.51
Median$46,740$22.47
75th$56,670$27.25
90th$69,720$33.52

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.

New Orleans, LA$46,980
Shreveport, LA$45,400
Lake Charles, LA$44,550
Slidell, LA$44,520
Houma, LA$43,770
Hammond, LA$43,680
Alexandria, LA$43,270
Monroe, LA$41,970
Lafayette, LA$38,910
Bookkeeping salary in Louisiana Bookkeeping salary in all states

Related jobs in Baton Rouge

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production$64,630
Postal Service Clerk$64,480
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,010
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,800
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,580
Weigher$52,810
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,320
Cargo and Freight Agent$51,230
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Baton Rouge?

The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $22.47 ($46,740 a year).

Do bookkeepings make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?

No: $46,740 against $50,670 nationally, 8% less.

How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $44,890, so Baton Rouge pays 4% more.

Where does Baton Rouge rank for bookkeeping pay?

257 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Baton Rouge?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,720 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.