H-1B pay in Baton Rouge, LA
1,105 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
1,105
certified positions
$88,000
Median pay
$70,720
25th pct
$114,000
75th pct
$148,213
90th pct
$55,000
10th pct
Estimates from public U.S. Department of Labor records — wages are
employer-attested offered wages, not verified salaries paid; counts are filings, not
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Data: DOL filings FY2023–FY2026 (through June 2026) · Page updated October 2026
$75,920
Median prevailing wage
$55,000$88,000 median$148,213
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 13.3%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 188 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 135 | $104,125 |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 41 | $89,750 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 39 | $90,210 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 38 | $109,886 |
| Physicians, All Other 29-1229 | 33 | $240,000 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 29 | $101,234 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 29 | $120,016 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1041 | 26 | $90,000 |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 25 | $135,907 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians 19-4012 | 24 | $50,000 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1032 | 21 | $98,414 |