Engineering Baton Rouge, LA Pop. 227,470

Electrical Engineer Salary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The median electrical engineer salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $96,241 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% above the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$96,241
vs State Avg
+$1,046
vs National
$-8,369
Cost of Living
92%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Baton Rouge by Experience

In Baton Rouge, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $62,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $142,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,560
$-5,440 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$97,520
$-8,480 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$142,600
$-12,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Baton Rouge, LA

Percentile Baton Rouge
10th Percentile $60,720
25th Percentile $76,360
Median (50th) $96,241
75th Percentile $121,440
90th Percentile $149,040

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$102,518
Pop. 383,997
Lafayette, LA
$92,057
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$89,965
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$88,919
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Baton Rouge

Education

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

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Baton Rouge may vary based on local industry and population growth.