Engineering Lafayette, LA Pop. 121,374

Electrical Engineer Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

The median electrical engineer salary in Lafayette, LA is $92,057 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 3.3% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$92,057
vs State Avg
$-3,138
vs National
$-12,553
Cost of Living
88%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Lafayette by Experience

In Lafayette, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $59,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $136,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$59,840
$-8,160 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$93,280
$-12,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$136,400
$-18,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lafayette, LA

Percentile Lafayette
10th Percentile $58,080
25th Percentile $73,040
Median (50th) $92,057
75th Percentile $116,160
90th Percentile $142,560

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$102,518
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$96,241
Pop. 227,470
Lake Charles, LA
$89,965
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$88,919
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Lafayette

Education

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