Customer Service Representatives Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $38,200 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.36
10th percentile $28,280
90th percentile $54,990
Employed locally 5,300
National median $42,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,280
    25th
    $33,150
    50th (median)
    $38,200
    75th
    $46,090
    90th
    $54,990

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Customer Service Representatives salary vs area income 55% Median Customer Service Representatives salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Customer Service Representatives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,090
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Midland, MI $49,930
    District of Columbia $49,210

    Nearby metros — Customer Service Representatives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Midland, MI $49,930
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $47,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,280

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$29,880
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,170
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,020
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$56,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Customer Service Representatives make per hour in Baton Rouge?

    The median hourly wage for Customer Service Representatives in Baton Rouge, LA is $18.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.80 or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge above or below average for Customer Service Representatives salaries?

    The median Customer Service Representatives salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 10.8% below the national median of $42,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Customer Service Representatives in Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Customer Service Representatives (10th percentile) earn around $28,280 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,150.