Growth
2,835
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 95 largest employers that grew. Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. grew fastest, up 377.0%.
Beauregard Town, Downtown
The job market inBaton Rouge
433,409 people work in the Baton Rouge metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Hiring
23,929
job postings were active in Baton Rouge in June 2026
Up 8.2% from a year earlier.
Water Campus, Baton Rouge
In demand
1,453
open postings for maintenance technician roles
The most in-demand occupation in Baton Rouge. Postings for maintenance technician are up 14.2% from a year ago.
University Lakes, Baton Rouge
Pay
$84,675
is the median salary for engineering workers here
The best-paid job function in Baton Rouge. The median across the US is $67,324.
Southdowns, Baton Rouge
Job titles
10,658
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Baton Rouge. Sales executive is growing fastest, up 9.6% in a year.
Capital Heights, Baton Rouge
Industries
54,952
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 46,175 work in engineering and construction services and 33,003 in education services.
Mid City, Baton Rouge
Largest employer
9,338
people work at State of Louisiana, the largest employer
Louisiana State University and Turner Industries Group LLC are the next largest employers in Baton Rouge.
Spanish Town, Baton Rouge
That's the job market in Baton Rouge.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Baton Rouge?
The largest employer in the Baton Rouge metro is State of Louisiana, with about 9,338 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 433,409 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Baton Rouge metro grew 0.76% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Baton Rouge, LA (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Baton Rouge metro
433,409
433,409 jobs
12-month headcount change
+0.76%
across the Baton Rouge metro
Average salary
$72,873
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge employers had 23,929 active job postings in June 2026, up 8.2% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Baton Rouge?
About 433,409 people work in the Baton Rouge metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Baton Rouge metro grew 0.76% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 54,952 jobs, followed by engineering and construction services (46,175) and education services (33,003). See top industries.
State of Louisiana is the largest employer, with about 9,338 people in the Baton Rouge metro. Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. grew fastest among the largest employers, up +377.0%. Employers here had 23,929 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Baton Rouge, LA
- State
- Louisiana
- Workers in the metro
- 433,409
- Largest employer
- State of Louisiana
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +0.76%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Baton Rouge by employees (2026)
State of Louisiana employs the most people in the Baton Rouge metro, followed by Louisiana State University and Turner Industries Group LLC.
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| 1 | State of Louisiana | 9,338 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 2 | Louisiana State University | 9,275 | Education Services | ||
| 3 | Turner Industries Group LLC | 4,705 | Engineering and Construction | ||
| 4 | Our Lady of The Lake Physician Group LLC | 4,612 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 5 | Government of the United States of America | 4,170 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 6 | Walmart, Inc. | 4,115 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 7 | East Baton Rouge Parish School District (Louisiana) | 2,931 | Education Services | ||
| 8 | Ochsner Health | 2,520 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 9 | Woman's Hospital Foundation, Inc. | 2,063 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 10 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc. | 1,931 | Healthcare and Wellness |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Baton Rouge metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Baton Rouge metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Baton Rouge in 2026
The largest industries in the Baton Rouge metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Baton Rouge metro
Healthcare and wellness services, engineering and construction services and education services each employ more than 30,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 54,952 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
- Engineering and construction services accounts for 29 of the metro's largest employers, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Baton Rouge, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Baton Rouge (2026)
Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. grew fastest, up +377.0%. 95 of the 200 largest employers in Baton Rouge added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Baton Rouge (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Baton Rouge (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Baton Rouge metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Baton Rouge, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Baton Rouge (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Walmart, Inc. | 428 |
| Dollar General Corp. | 415 |
| Ochsner Health | 353 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Baton Rouge (2026)
Share of the Baton Rouge metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Baton Rouge metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse10,658
- 2Maintenance Technician9,773
- 3Teacher9,269
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Sales Executive+9.6%
- 2Account Executive+4.7%
- 3Sales Manager+3.0%
In-demand jobs in Baton Rouge
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Baton Rouge metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Technician | 1,453 | +14.2% |
| Registered Nurse | 1,012 | -18.5% |
| Cashier | 884 | -2.8% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Baton Rouge metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Baton Rouge job market: hiring trends (2026)
Baton Rouge employers had 23,929 active job postings in June 2026, up 8.2% from a year earlier.
23,929
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+8.2%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Baton Rouge metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Baton Rouge employers had 23,929 active postings in Jun 2026, up 8.2% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 22,124 in Jun 2025 and peaked at 28,435 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Baton Rouge employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Baton Rouge (2026)
Median salary by job function in Baton Rouge
Engineering pays the most. 4 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Baton Rouge, compared with any other metro.
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Baton Rouge companies: frequently asked questions
State of Louisiana is the largest employer in the Baton Rouge metro, with about 9,338 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Baton Rouge are State of Louisiana, Louisiana State University, Turner Industries Group LLC, Our Lady of The Lake Physician Group LLC, Government of the United States of America, Walmart, Inc., East Baton Rouge Parish School District (Louisiana), Ochsner Health, Woman's Hospital Foundation, Inc. and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc., based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 433,409 people work in the Baton Rouge metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (54,952 jobs), engineering and construction services (46,175) and education services (33,003).
Among the largest employers in the Baton Rouge metro, Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. (+377.0%), DSLD Homes LLC (+45.3%) and Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. (+45.1%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Baton Rouge metro are maintenance technician, registered nurse and cashier, as of June 2026.
Baton Rouge employers had 23,929 active job postings in June 2026, up 8.2% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Baton Rouge.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/baton-rouge-la-job-market
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