How much does a Plant Chemist make in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Chemist in Baton Rouge, LA is $69,076. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,755 to $77,654, with most professionals earning between $53,180 and $85,464.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
60755
77654
69076

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Plant Chemist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Plant Chemist in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Plant Chemist ranges from $60,755 to $77,654 with the average base salary of $69,076. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,215 to $81,161 with the average total cash compensation of $71,430.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $69,076 $60,755 - $77,654
Bonus $2,354 $1,460 - $3,508
Total Pay $71,430 $62,215 - $81,161
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
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CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,474 - $73,460 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
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CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,966 - $77,924 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
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JOB TITLE Power Plant Chemist LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $61,807 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,273
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JOB TITLE Chemist I LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $54,021 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,725
JOB TITLE Chemist II LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $66,246 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,841
JOB TITLE Chemist III LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $82,251 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,489
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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

Baton Rouge, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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