Engineering Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median nuclear engineer salary in Shreveport, LA is $102,323 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$102,323
vs State Avg
$-7,223
vs National
$-18,057
Cost of Living
85%

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level nuclear engineer earns around $66,300, while experienced professionals earn up to $146,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$66,300
$-11,700 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$103,700
$-18,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$146,200
$-25,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $64,600
25th Percentile $81,600
Median (50th) $102,323
75th Percentile $125,800
90th Percentile $151,300

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$117,972
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$110,750
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$105,934
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$103,527
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Nuclear Engineer in Shreveport

Education

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

Key Skills

Nuclear PhysicsReactor DesignSafety AnalysisRadiation ProtectionMATLABRegulatory Compliance

Job Outlook

Nationally, nuclear 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.