How much does a Toxicologist make in Baton Rouge, LA? The average Toxicologist salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $81,170 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66,930 and $98,024. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Toxicologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Toxicologist Salary $53,965 Baton Rouge,LA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Toxicologist Salary $66,930 Baton Rouge,LA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Toxicologist Salary $81,170 Baton Rouge,LA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Toxicologist Salary $98,024 Baton Rouge,LA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Toxicologist Salary $113,369 Baton Rouge,LA March 26, 2024
25% $66,930 10% $53,965 90% $113,369 75% $98,024 $81,170 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Toxicologist need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Problem Solving: Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.

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Promotion: Developing and implementing promotional activities to attract and increase the awareness of customers in buying products.

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Safety Assessment: A safety assessment is the systematic collection of information on threatening family conditions and current, significant, and clearly observable threats to the safety of the child or youth.

Problem Solving 8.65%
Promotion 1.18%
Safety Assessment 2.23%
Others 87.94%

Job Description for Toxicologist

Toxicologist develops and coordinates regulatory programs for consumer products. Conducts research on toxic effects of consumer products and ingredients on laboratory animals for manufacturers of consumer products. Being a Toxicologist may require a Ph. D in toxicology or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Additionally, Toxicologist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project manager or director. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Toxicologist

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For Toxicologist, the first career path typically starts with a Research Technician I - Biotech position, and then progresses to Research Technician II - Biotech.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Laboratory Assistant I position, and then progresses to Laboratory Assistant IV.

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Toxicologist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Toxicologist, the highest Toxicologist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Toxicologist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Toxicologist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Toxicologist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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