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Wage Rates on Advertised Jobs

Average Wage Statistical Type (click to change): Average Wage Statistical Type: Median
This section shows a statistical breakdown of available wage data on the 18 job openings that included a salary out of the total of 244 job openings that advertised online for Registered Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA on May 1, 2024. (Jobs De-duplication Level 2Opens In New window)
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Rate Type / Statistical Type Entry Level Median Experienced
Annual wage or salary $71,410 $74,952 $91,795
Hourly Wage $34.33 $36.03 $44.13
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An analysis of the 244 job openings advertised online for Registered Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA that posted a wage indicated that the median posted hourly wage was $36.03 on May 1, 2024. The median annual wage or salary was $74,952 per year.
Source: Online advertised jobs data
Note: This information is based on actual job orders and is not based on a statistically valid labor market survey. Hourly wage rate calculations in this section assume a 40 hour work week.

Current Job Order Wage Information

The employer has NOT indicated a salary range for this job. The information below shows statistics on typical salaries in the local labor market for Registered Nurses. This data is NOT an indication of what this employer is willing to pay for this job.

Employment Wage Statistics

Average Wage Statistical Type (click to change): Average Wage Statistical Type: Median
This section shows the estimated employment wage statistics for individuals in 2nd Regional Labor Market Area, Baton Rouge, LA (which contains East Baton Rouge Parish, LA - no data available for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA) employed as Registered Nurses in 2022.
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Rate Type / Statistical Type Median
Annual wage or salary $69,013
Hourly wage $33.18
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The most recent State Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey estimates that the median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in 2nd Regional Labor Market Area, Baton Rouge, LA in 2022 was $33.18. The median annual wage or salary was $69,013.
Source: Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program
The median wage is the estimated 50th percentile; 50 percent of workers in an occupation earn less than the median wage, and 50 percent earn more than the median wage. 10th % and 90th % wage rates represent the 25th and 75th percentile of the wage distribution, respectively. Data is from a semiannual survey.

Desired Salary of Available Candidates

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This section shows the desired salary of potential candidates in the workforce system that are looking for jobs as Registered Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA on May 1, 2024.
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Rank Desired Salary Potential Candidates Percentage of Potential Candidates
1 Not Specified 17 37.78%
2 $20,000 - $34,999 2 4.44%
3 $35,000 - $49,999 5 11.11%
4 $50,000 - $64,999 1 2.22%
5 $65,000 - $79,999 10 22.22%
6 $80,000 - $94,999 5 11.11%
7 $95,000 or more 5 11.11%
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The most common desired salary of potential candidates in the workforce system that are looking for work as Registered Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA on May 1, 2024 is $65,000 - $79,999 with 22.22% of the total candidate résumés in the workforce system. The second most common requirement is $35,000 - $49,999 with 11.11% of the total candidate résumés in the workforce system. The third most common requirement is $80,000 - $94,999 with 11.11% of the total candidate résumés in the workforce system.
Source: Individuals with active résumés in the workforce system.

Wage Rates Area Distribution

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There is no data available for Registered Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
There is no data available for Registered Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
There is no data available for Registered Nurses in 2nd Regional Labor Market Area, Baton Rouge, LA (which contains East Baton Rouge Parish, LA - no data available for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA).

Wage Rates in Related Occupations

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This section shows a comparison of 2022 median annual rates for occupations that are in the same occupational family as Registered Nurses for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
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Rank Occupation Median *Related By
1 General Internal Medicine Physicians $231,973 O*NET
2 Nurse AnesthetistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $186,077 SOC4
3 Pharmacists $127,677 O*NET
4 Nurse PractitionersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $119,773 SOC4
5 Nurse MidwivesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $118,782 SOC4
6 Physician AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $116,126 O*NET
7 Anesthesiologist AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $116,126 O*NET
8 VeterinariansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $100,206 SOC4
9 Physical TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $97,571 SOC4
10 Occupational TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $94,029 SOC4
11 Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $94,029 SOC4
12 Radiation TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $82,123 O*NET
13 Health Informatics SpecialistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $82,069 O*NET
14 Dental HygienistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $80,168 O*NET
15 Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $79,592 O*NET
16 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryOccupation is in National High Growth industry $74,474 O*NET
17 Acute Care NursesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $73,082 O*NET
18 Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $73,082 SOC4
19 Critical Care NursesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $73,082 O*NET
20 Clinical Nurse SpecialistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $73,082 SOC4
21 AudiologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $69,330 SOC4
22 Dietitians and NutritionistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $65,524 O*NET
23 Diagnostic Medical SonographersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $64,961 O*NET
24 Speech-Language PathologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $63,132 SOC4
25 Occupational Therapy AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $63,002 O*NET
26 Respiratory TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $62,497 O*NET
27 Physical Therapist AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $60,706 O*NET
28 MidwivesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $59,854 O*NET
29 Therapists, All OtherOccupation is in National High Growth industry $58,395 SOC4
30 Art TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $58,395 SOC4
31 Music TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $58,395 SOC4
32 Health Education SpecialistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $57,405 O*NET
33 Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $56,209 O*NET
34 Exercise PhysiologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $52,015 SOC4
35 Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $51,277 O*NET
36 ParamedicsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $49,223 O*NET
37 Athletic TrainersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $49,056 O*NET
38 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $47,667 O*NET
39 Surgical TechnologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $47,351 O*NET
40 Medical Records SpecialistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $46,804 O*NET
41 Embalmers $46,682 O*NET
42 Recreational TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $46,508 SOC4
43 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $45,522 O*NET
44 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $37,315 O*NET
45 Patient RepresentativesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $36,643 O*NET
46 Massage TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $32,630 O*NET
47 Medical AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $30,881 O*NET
48 Emergency Medical TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $30,868 O*NET
49 Psychiatric AidesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $30,347 O*NET
50 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $28,763 O*NET
51 Psychiatric TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $28,685 O*NET
52 Nursing AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $27,812 O*NET
53 Dietetic TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $27,565 O*NET
54 OrderliesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $27,305 O*NET
55 Occupational Therapy AidesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $25,050 O*NET
56 NanniesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $20,887 O*NET
57 Anesthesiologists N/A O*NET
58 Cardiologists N/A O*NET
59 Emergency Medicine Physicians N/A O*NET
60 Family Medicine PhysiciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry N/A O*NET
61 Obstetricians and Gynecologists N/A O*NET
62 Hospitalists N/A O*NET
63 Preventive Medicine Physicians N/A O*NET
Occupation is in National High Growth industry
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The following is a list of the top three occupations related to Registered Nurses and their 2022 median annual wage or salary in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA: General Internal Medicine Physicians ($231,973), Nurse Anesthetists ($186,077), and Pharmacists ($127,677).
Source: Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program
The median wage is the estimated 50th percentile; 50 percent of workers in an occupation earn less than the median wage, and 50 percent earn more than the median wage. 10th % and 90th % wage rates represent the 25th and 75th percentile of the wage distribution, respectively. Data is from a semiannual survey.
*Related By: O*NET™ - The Occupational Information Network. O*NET is a registered trademark of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.
SOC4 - Occupational grouping based on 1st 4 digits of the Standard Occupational Classification system.

Wage Rates by Industry

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There is no data available for Registered Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
There is no data available for Registered Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
There is no data available for Registered Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

National Earnings Data Summary

The median annual wage for registered nurses was $75,330 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $53,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $116,230.

In May 2020, the median annual wages for registered nurses in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Government $84,490
Hospitals; state, local, and private 76,840
Ambulatory healthcare services 72,340
Nursing and residential care facilities 68,450
Educational services; state, local, and private 64,630

Nurses who work in hospitals and nursing care facilities usually work in shifts to provide round-the-clock coverage. They may work nights, weekends, and holidays. They may be on call, which means that they are on duty and must be available to work on short notice. Nurses who work in offices, schools, and other places that do not provide 24-hour care are more likely to have regular business hours.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics