Engineering Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Industrial Engineer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median industrial engineer salary in Shreveport, LA is $81,005 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$81,005
vs State Avg
$-5,718
vs National
$-14,295
Cost of Living
85%

Industrial Engineer Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level industrial 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)
$81,600
$-14,400 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) $81,005
75th Percentile $102,000
90th Percentile $125,800

Industrial Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$93,394
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$87,676
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$83,864
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$81,958
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Industrial Engineer in Shreveport

Education

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

Key Skills

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaProcess OptimizationAutoCADStatistical AnalysisOperations Research

Job Outlook

Nationally, industrial engineer employment is projected to grow 12% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Shreveport may vary based on local industry and population growth.