How much does a civil engineer make in Alexandria?
$92,290a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $44.37 an hour or $7,691 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.37
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 262 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,450Median: $92,290Highest 10%: $163,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,450 | $28.10 | |
| 25th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $92,290 | $44.37 | |
| 75th | $116,000 | $55.76 | |
| 90th | $163,300 | $78.50 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $112,400 |
| New Orleans, LA | $108,200 |
| Houma, LA | $107,400 |
| Slidell, LA | $101,800 |
| Monroe, LA | $99,180 |
| Shreveport, LA | $98,550 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $97,490 |
| Lafayette, LA | $97,410 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineer | $95,000 |
| Drafter | $74,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $44.37 ($92,290 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $92,290 against $100,800 nationally, 8% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $105,400, so Alexandria pays 12% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for civil engineer pay?
262 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,300 or more.
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.