How much does a civil engineer make in Louisiana?
$105,400a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Louisiana. That is $50.66 an hour or $8,782 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.66
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,570Median: $105,400Highest 10%: $156,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,570 | $31.04 | |
| 25th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| Median | $105,400 | $50.66 | |
| 75th | $127,900 | $61.51 | |
| 90th | $156,600 | $75.29 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Alexandria, LA | $92,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 2. Alaska | $114,700 |
| 3. Washington | $110,000 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $106,700 |
| 5. Louisiana | $105,400 |
| 6. Oregon | $105,300 |
| 7. New Jersey | $104,700 |
| 8. Nevada | $104,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $50.66 ($105,400 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $105,400 against $100,800 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for civil engineer pay?
Louisiana ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays civil engineers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $112,400 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.