The Baton Rouge metro area led Louisiana in job growth over the past year, adding 11,700 jobs as statewide employment reached an all-time high in September, according to the third-quarter economic report from Leaders for a Better Louisiana. The Capital Region’s employment grew 2.7% between September 2025 and September 2026, outpacing the state’s overall growth
Baton Rouge leads Louisiana metros in job growth as state employment surges
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