As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA is $41,362, equivalent to $20 per hour, $795 weekly, or $3,447 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Development Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Development Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA vary widely, spanning from $30,827 to $54,978. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,848) and 75th percentile ($48,489), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,978 per year. This $12,641 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Baton Rouge Development Assistant often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Baton Rouge currently ranks 558 statewide for Development Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Development Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $30,827 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $35,848 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $41,362 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $48,489 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $54,978 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
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    Development Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Development and Fundraising Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

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