Engineering Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Environmental Engineer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median environmental engineer salary in Shreveport, LA is $82,297 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$82,297
vs State Avg
$-5,809
vs National
$-14,523
Cost of Living
85%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $54,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $120,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,400
$-9,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$83,300
$-14,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$120,700
$-21,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $51,850
25th Percentile $64,600
Median (50th) $82,297
75th Percentile $103,700
90th Percentile $125,800

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$94,884
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$89,074
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$85,202
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$83,265
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Shreveport

Education

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

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Shreveport may vary based on local industry and population growth.