How much does an aerospace engineer make in Louisiana?
$137,000a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in Louisiana. That is $65.85 an hour or $11,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.85
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,300Median: $137,000Highest 10%: $197,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,300 | $53.03 | |
| 25th | $118,400 | $56.91 | |
| Median | $137,000 | $65.85 | |
| 75th | $160,900 | $77.37 | |
| 90th | $197,900 | $95.16 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $149,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineers.
| 11. Ohio | $138,400 |
| 12. Hawaii | $137,200 |
| 13. South Carolina | $137,000 |
| 14. Louisiana | $137,000 |
| 15. Utah | $135,800 |
| 16. Nebraska | $135,700 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $133,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $65.85 ($137,000 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $137,000 against $135,000 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for aerospace engineer pay?
Louisiana ranks 14 of 41 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays aerospace engineers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $149,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.