How much does an Oceanographer make in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oceanographer in Baton Rouge, LA is $74,727. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,256 to $87,319, with most professionals earning between $66,185 and $98,784.

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Oceanographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $66,185 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $70,256 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $74,727 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $87,319 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $98,784 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
25% $70,256 10% $66,185 90% $98,784 75% $87,319 $74,727 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Oceanographer ?

Oceanography (compound of the Greek words ὠκεανός meaning "ocean" and γράφω meaning "write"), also known as oceanology, is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean. It is an important Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge o...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Oceanographer in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Oceanographer ranges from $70,256 to $87,319 with the average base salary of $74,727. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,417 to $91,289 with the average total cash compensation of $77,375.
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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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