How much does an engineer make in Louisiana?
$99,070a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Louisiana. That is $47.63 an hour or $8,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.63
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,140Median: $99,070Highest 10%: $162,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,140 | $30.36 | |
| 25th | $80,630 | $38.76 | |
| Median | $99,070 | $47.63 | |
| 75th | $131,300 | $63.14 | |
| 90th | $162,000 | $77.88 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $111,000 |
| Slidell, LA | $107,200 |
| Hammond, LA | $104,100 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $101,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $96,730 |
| Houma, LA | $95,400 |
| Alexandria, LA | $95,000 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $94,810 |
| Monroe, LA | $92,560 |
| Lafayette, LA | $80,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 43. Arizona | $102,300 |
| 44. North Dakota | $100,300 |
| 45. Kentucky | $99,830 |
| 46. Louisiana | $99,070 |
| 47. Montana | $97,470 |
| 48. Tennessee | $96,640 |
| 49. Nebraska | $88,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $47.63 ($99,070 a year).
Do engineers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $99,070 against $122,900 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for engineer pay?
Louisiana ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays engineers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $111,000 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.