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Baton Rouge is home to both massive global enterprises and a thriving small business scene, not to mention an entrepreneur-friendly culture. Take a closer look at some of the major employers and unique companies that make up our city's business ecosystem.

Employers

Emergent Method

Emergent Method is a team of problem solvers from diverse backgrounds dedicated to helping clients provide unique and valuable experiences to their customers, employees, and stakeholders.

Forte and Tablada, Inc.

Our culture embraces teamwork among our staff, emphasizing development toward their highest potential through mentorship, personal advancement, and opportunities for growth in a flexible and accountable work environment.

Louisiana State University

As Louisiana's flagship university, LSU deploys the knowledge generated through the work of our faculty, staff, and students to build a more healthy, prosperous, and secure future for the state.

Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is at the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the triggers of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia.

Turner Industries

For over 60 years, Turner Industries has provided turnkey industrial services and solutions to the companies that produce, fuel, energy, and the materials essential to modern life. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Turner offers a “ONE Solution for Your Success” approach.

YMCA

Imagine going to work knowing you will positively influence the lives of people and the community each day. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer a cause to embrace.

Opportunity can come from anywhere. Find yours here.

Whether you're looking to level up your career or change the game completely, make your next move a big one in Baton Rouge.

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Cost of Living

Elevate your career without breaking the bank.

When you live in Baton Rouge, you get more —more opportunities, more options, more...everything. Here are just a few ways your dollar goes farther in our city.

Across the board, it's 8% more affordable to live in Baton Rouge compared to the average American city.

Because of this lower cost of living, average earnings in Baton Rouge have the same spending power as nearly $80,000 in the average U.S. metro city.

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Utilities are 28% cheaper.

Electricity, water, and gas are 28% cheaper in Baton Rouge than the national average.

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