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Data Engineer Salary in Louisiana

The median data engineer salary in Louisiana is $108,750 per year, which is 13% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary
$108,750
vs National
$-16,250
State Rank
#38 of 50
Cost of Living
91%

Data Engineer Salary in Louisiana by Experience

In Louisiana, an entry-level data engineer earns around $69,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $156,600 per year. The cost of living index in Louisiana is 91% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$69,600
$-10,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$110,490
$-16,510 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$156,600
$-23,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisiana

Percentile LA Salary
10th Percentile $67,860
25th Percentile $87,000
Median (50th) $108,750
75th Percentile $137,460
90th Percentile $165,300

Data Engineer Salary by City in Louisiana

The largest employment areas for data engineers in Louisiana include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

New Orleans, LA
$117,500
Pop. 383,997 · COL 98%
Baton Rouge, LA
$110,000
Pop. 227,470 · COL 92%
Shreveport, LA
$101,250
Pop. 187,593 · COL 85%
Lafayette, LA
$105,000
Pop. 121,374 · COL 88%
Lake Charles, LA
$102,500
Pop. 80,000 · COL 86%

How to Become a Data Engineer in Louisiana

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Louisiana has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Louisiana

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Louisiana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.