How much does a separating make in Baton Rouge?
$49,460a year
Median yearly pay for separatings in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $23.78 an hour or $4,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.78
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 189
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,660Median: $49,460Highest 10%: $86,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,660 | $13.78 | |
| 25th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| 75th | $65,220 | $31.36 | |
| 90th | $86,460 | $41.57 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for separatings.
| New Orleans, LA | $59,100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $45,910 |
Related jobs in Baton Rouge
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $113,600 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $108,400 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $104,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $95,810 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $93,920 |
| Welder | $78,170 |
| Machinist | $67,700 |
| Inspector | $59,720 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $58,410 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $54,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a separating make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $23.78 ($49,460 a year).
Do separatings make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
No: $49,460 against $51,610 nationally, 4% less.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $58,640, so Baton Rouge pays 16% less.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for separating pay?
110 of 189 metro areas with data.
How much does a separating make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,460 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.