How much does a software developer make in Louisiana?
$102,800a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Louisiana. That is $49.42 an hour or $8,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.42
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,350Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $151,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,350 | $31.90 | |
| 25th | $82,930 | $39.87 | |
| Median | $102,800 | $49.42 | |
| 75th | $122,700 | $59.01 | |
| 90th | $151,800 | $72.97 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $120,900 |
| Hammond, LA | $118,600 |
| Lafayette, LA | $109,000 |
| New Orleans, LA | $107,000 |
| Houma, LA | $103,000 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $101,900 |
| Slidell, LA | $101,500 |
| Shreveport, LA | $96,680 |
| Alexandria, LA | $95,510 |
| Monroe, LA | $94,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 45. Indiana | $105,900 |
| 46. North Dakota | $105,600 |
| 47. Arkansas | $104,500 |
| 48. Louisiana | $102,800 |
| 49. South Dakota | $96,310 |
| 50. Mississippi | $95,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $49.42 ($102,800 a year).
Do software developers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $102,800 against $136,000 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for software developer pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays software developers the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $120,900 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.