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How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Baton Rouge?

$46,150a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $22.19 an hour or $3,846 a month.

Hourly
$22.19
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
276 of 393
Jobs in the area
3,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,960Median: $46,150Highest 10%: $77,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,960$13.92
25th$36,770$17.68
Median$46,150$22.19
75th$59,510$28.61
90th$77,420$37.22

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers.

Shreveport, LA$46,320
Lake Charles, LA$46,170
Monroe, LA$46,140
New Orleans, LA$45,260
Houma, LA$43,790
Alexandria, LA$42,940
Hammond, LA$41,160
Lafayette, LA$40,930
Slidell, LA$38,940
Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in Louisiana Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Baton Rouge

Same field, median yearly pay.

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$104,500
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$94,100
Maintenance Worker$83,170
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$81,910
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$81,470
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$80,820
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$78,770
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$77,010
Millwright$76,610
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$64,600
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Baton Rouge?

The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $22.19 ($46,150 a year).

Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?

No: $46,150 against $49,590 nationally, 7% less.

How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $43,960, so Baton Rouge pays 5% more.

Where does Baton Rouge rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?

276 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make starting out in Baton Rouge?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,420 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.