How much does an electrical engineer make in Louisiana?
$123,700a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in Louisiana. That is $59.48 an hour or $10,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.48
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,210Median: $123,700Highest 10%: $178,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,210 | $37.12 | |
| 25th | $92,930 | $44.68 | |
| Median | $123,700 | $59.48 | |
| 75th | $158,000 | $75.95 | |
| 90th | $178,300 | $85.74 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $167,000 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $133,000 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $129,900 |
| New Orleans, LA | $125,100 |
| Shreveport, LA | $111,400 |
| Monroe, LA | $101,300 |
| Lafayette, LA | $99,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical engineers.
| 12. New Jersey | $125,400 |
| 13. Oregon | $125,200 |
| 14. Maryland | $125,200 |
| 15. Louisiana | $123,700 |
| 16. Colorado | $120,800 |
| 17. Virginia | $119,000 |
| 18. New York | $119,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $59.48 ($123,700 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $123,700 against $120,600 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for electrical engineer pay?
Louisiana ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays electrical engineers the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $167,000 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.