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Network Engineer Salary in Louisiana

The median network engineer salary in Louisiana is $80,040 per year, which is 13% below the national median of $92,000.

Median Salary
$80,040
vs National
$-11,960
State Rank
#38 of 50
Cost of Living
91%

Network Engineer Salary in Louisiana by Experience

In Louisiana, an entry-level network engineer earns around $52,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $120,060 per year. The cost of living index in Louisiana is 91% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$52,200
$-7,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$81,780
$-12,220 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$120,060
$-17,940 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisiana

Percentile LA Salary
10th Percentile $48,720
25th Percentile $64,380
Median (50th) $80,040
75th Percentile $102,660
90th Percentile $126,150

Network Engineer Salary by City in Louisiana

The largest employment areas for network 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
$86,480
Pop. 383,997 · COL 98%
Baton Rouge, LA
$80,960
Pop. 227,470 · COL 92%
Shreveport, LA
$74,520
Pop. 187,593 · COL 85%
Lafayette, LA
$77,280
Pop. 121,374 · COL 88%
Lake Charles, LA
$75,440
Pop. 80,000 · COL 86%

How to Become a Network Engineer in Louisiana

Education

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

Key Skills

CiscoTCP/IPFirewallsVPNNetwork MonitoringCCNA/CCNP

Job Outlook in Louisiana

Nationally, network engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Louisiana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.