Engineering Louisiana (LA) Rank #34 of 50

Electrical Engineer Salary in Louisiana

The median electrical engineer salary in Louisiana is $95,195 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $104,610.

Median Salary

$95,195

vs National

$-9,415

State Rank

#34 of 50

Cost of Living

91%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Louisiana by Experience

In Louisiana, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $61,880, while experienced professionals earn up to $141,050 per year. The cost of living index in Louisiana is 91% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$61,880

$-6,120 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$96,460

$-9,540 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$141,050

$-13,950 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisiana

Percentile	LA Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$60,060	$66,000	$-5,940
25th Percentile	$75,530	$83,000	$-7,470
Median (50th)	$95,195	$104,610	$-9,415
75th Percentile	$120,120	$132,000	$-11,880
90th Percentile	$147,420	$162,000	$-14,580

Electrical Engineer Salary by City in Louisiana

The largest employment areas for electrical 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

$102,518

Pop. 383,997 · COL 98%

Baton Rouge, LA

$96,241

Pop. 227,470 · COL 92%

Shreveport, LA

$88,919

Pop. 187,593 · COL 85%

Lafayette, LA

$92,057

Pop. 121,374 · COL 88%

Lake Charles, LA

$89,965

Pop. 80,000 · COL 86%

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Louisiana

Education

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

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook in Louisiana

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Louisiana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.