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Accounting Technician

Louisiana Works · Baton Rouge, LA

$16.86 - $33.08 Hourly Full-time Posted Oct 8, 2026 · yesterday Closes Oct 13, 2026
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Accounting Technician Office of Workers Compensation Location: East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA ) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force. This position supports the mission of the Second Injury Board (SIB) in accordance with La. R.S. 23:1371.A by helping encourage the employment of individuals with disabilities through financial oversight of employer and insurer reimbursements.

Source: GovernmentJobs / State of Louisiana NeoGov

Pay & demand for Accountants & Auditors in Louisiana

This listing pays about $51,938/yr (midpoint) — around the 13th percentile for Accountants & Auditors in Baton Rouge metro: below the typical range.

$49,82010th $73,070median $114,64090th
Median pay
$73,070/yr · Baton Rouge metro
Typical range
$61,310 – $91,710
Average pay
$80,110/yr
Employed in Louisiana
14,050
Share of LA jobs
7.26 per 1,000

Baton Rouge metro median for this occupation is $740 below the statewide median.

Typical path: Bachelor's in accounting; CPA needed for senior/external roles

Living in Baton Rouge, LA

Median rent
$1,108/mo
Median home value
$232,300
Median household income
$68,910/yr
Population
871,379

A month at this job's midpoint pay would cover about 3.9 months of median rent here.

HUD fair market rent (FY2026, East Baton Rouge Parish): $1,064/mo 1BR · $1,204/mo 2BR — a 2BR at FMR takes about 28% of this job's monthly midpoint pay.

Wage estimates: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, 2025 annual estimates, occupation 132011 — Accountants & Auditors. Percentile is an estimate for comparison, not a guarantee. Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.

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