Professional Writer Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Writer in Baton Rouge, LA is $54,509. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,045 to $65,665, with most professionals earning between $36,429 and $75,821.

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Average Salary Range for Professional Writer in Baton Rouge, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
45045
65665
54509

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
45956
69147
55725
What is the average salary for Professional Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Writer in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Professional Writer ranges from $45,045 to $65,665 with the average base salary of $54,509. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,956 to $69,147 with the average total cash compensation of $55,725.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $54,509 $45,045 - $65,665
Bonus $1,216 $911 - $3,482
Total Pay $55,725 $45,956 - $69,147
* 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.

Professional Writer Salary Near Baton Rouge, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,818 - $65,333 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,822 - $65,340 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,612 - $62,118 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,864 - $62,484 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,178 - $65,858 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,202 - $65,893 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
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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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