As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Operations Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA is $92,736, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,783 weekly, or $7,728 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Operations Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Operations Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA vary widely, spanning from $80,835 to $103,917. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,506) and 75th percentile ($98,589), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,917 per year. This $12,083 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Baton Rouge Operations Engineer often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Baton Rouge currently ranks 558 statewide for Operations Engineer 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
Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $80,835 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $86,506 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $92,736 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $98,589 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $103,917 Baton Rouge, LA April 01, 2026
25% $86,506 10% $80,835 90% $103,917 75% $98,589 $92,736 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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