How much does an industrial engineer make in Louisiana?
$122,900a year
Median yearly pay for industrial engineers in Louisiana. That is $59.10 an hour or $10,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.10
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,540Median: $122,900Highest 10%: $173,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| 25th | $97,520 | $46.88 | |
| Median | $122,900 | $59.10 | |
| 75th | $154,300 | $74.19 | |
| 90th | $173,700 | $83.50 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $129,500 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $129,300 |
| Houma, LA | $128,700 |
| New Orleans, LA | $127,300 |
| Slidell, LA | $126,100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $117,100 |
| Shreveport, LA | $99,170 |
| Monroe, LA | $97,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial engineers.
| 4. New Mexico | $128,100 |
| 5. California | $124,600 |
| 6. Hawaii | $123,800 |
| 7. Louisiana | $122,900 |
| 8. Wyoming | $122,100 |
| 9. Delaware | $120,200 |
| 10. Maryland | $119,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial engineer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $59.10 ($122,900 a year).
Do industrial engineers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $122,900 against $102,400 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for industrial engineer pay?
Louisiana ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays industrial engineers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $129,500 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.