Engineering Baton Rouge, LA Pop. 227,470

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The median aerospace engineer salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $116,730 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% above the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$116,730
vs State Avg
+$1,269
vs National
$-10,150
Cost of Living
92%

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Baton Rouge by Experience

In Baton Rouge, an entry-level aerospace engineer earns around $73,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $170,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$73,600
$-6,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$117,760
$-10,240 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$170,200
$-14,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Baton Rouge, LA

Percentile Baton Rouge
10th Percentile $71,760
25th Percentile $92,000
Median (50th) $116,730
75th Percentile $147,200
90th Percentile $176,640

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$124,342
Pop. 383,997
Lafayette, LA
$111,654
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$109,117
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$107,848
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Aerospace Engineer in Baton Rouge

Education

Most aerospace engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Baton Rouge and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AerodynamicsCATIA/CADStructural AnalysisMATLABPropulsion SystemsFEA

Job Outlook

Nationally, aerospace engineer employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Baton Rouge may vary based on local industry and population growth.