Engineering Louisiana (LA) Rank #34 of 50

Environmental Engineer Salary in Louisiana

The median environmental engineer salary in Louisiana is $88,106 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $96,820.

Median Salary
$88,106
vs National
$-8,714
State Rank
#34 of 50
Cost of Living
91%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Louisiana by Experience

In Louisiana, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $58,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $129,220 per year. The cost of living index in Louisiana is 91% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,240
$-5,760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$89,180
$-8,820 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$129,220
$-12,780 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisiana

Percentile LA Salary
10th Percentile $55,510
25th Percentile $69,160
Median (50th) $88,106
75th Percentile $111,020
90th Percentile $134,680

Environmental Engineer Salary by City in Louisiana

The largest employment areas for environmental 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
$94,884
Pop. 383,997 · COL 98%
Baton Rouge, LA
$89,074
Pop. 227,470 · COL 92%
Shreveport, LA
$82,297
Pop. 187,593 · COL 85%
Lafayette, LA
$85,202
Pop. 121,374 · COL 88%
Lake Charles, LA
$83,265
Pop. 80,000 · COL 86%

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Louisiana

Education

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

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook in Louisiana

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Louisiana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.