Engineering New Orleans, LA Pop. 383,997

Electrical Engineer Salary in New Orleans, Louisiana

The median electrical engineer salary in New Orleans, LA is $102,518 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 7.7% above the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$102,518
vs State Avg
+$7,323
vs National
$-2,092
Cost of Living
98%

Electrical Engineer Salary in New Orleans by Experience

In New Orleans, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $66,640, while experienced professionals earn up to $151,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$66,640
$-1,360 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$103,880
$-2,120 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$151,900
$-3,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in New Orleans, LA

Percentile New Orleans
10th Percentile $64,680
25th Percentile $81,340
Median (50th) $102,518
75th Percentile $129,360
90th Percentile $158,760

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

Baton Rouge, LA
$96,241
Pop. 227,470
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 New Orleans

Education

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