How much does a Lab Chemist make in Baton Rouge, LA? The average Lab Chemist salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $68,948 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $60,645 and $77,515. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Openings for Lab Chemist in Baton Rouge, LA
Private lab setting - FREE transportation to and from train station! * NIGHT SHIFT * Requirements ... Prior core lab/chemistry experience is a plus! * Salary Range: MT $38.00 to $50.00 per hour ...
MedJobCafe.com - 2 days ago
Total Aviation Staffing - Chicago , IL
Step into a pivotal role as a Lab Manager/Chemistry Operations Manager professional where your expertise will shape the meticulous testing, analysis, and quality control in our client's esteemed ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
ZoomEssence, Inc - Hebron , KY
As a Chemistry Lab Technologist, you will be responsible for assisting scientists in conducting experiments, testing, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment. Your role will involve ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Slone Partners seeks a Laboratory Director of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology to serve ... The Lab Director will support core laboratory staff with questions surrounding analytical ...
LinkedIn - 15 days ago
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. - Vista , CA
Communicate testing status in a timely and effective manner to management and to the lab coordinators. * Process and report testing data in a timely manner, submit to a chemist for peer review, then ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Dexian - Wilmington , DE
Manufacturing Tech, Lab Process/Production, Specialist/Analytical Chemist Location: Wilmington, DE 19808 Shift: 2nd shift. Shift time - 12pm - 9pm Duration 6-18 months Pay Range - $22-$24.53/hr ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lab Chemist in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Lab Chemist ranges from $60,645 to $77,515 with the average base salary of $68,948. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,101 to $81,011 with the average total cash compensation of $71,299.

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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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