Engineering Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median aerospace engineer salary in Shreveport, LA is $107,848 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$107,848
vs State Avg
$-7,613
vs National
$-19,032
Cost of Living
85%

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level aerospace engineer earns around $68,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $157,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$68,000
$-12,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$108,800
$-19,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$157,250
$-27,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $66,300
25th Percentile $85,000
Median (50th) $107,848
75th Percentile $136,000
90th Percentile $163,200

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$124,342
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$116,730
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$111,654
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$109,117
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Aerospace Engineer in Shreveport

Education

Most aerospace engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Shreveport 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 Shreveport may vary based on local industry and population growth.