Engineering Louisiana (LA) Rank #34 of 50

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Louisiana

The median petroleum engineer salary in Louisiana is $119,938 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $131,800.

Median Salary

$119,938

vs National

$-11,862

State Rank

#34 of 50

Cost of Living

91%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Louisiana by Experience

In Louisiana, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $76,440, while experienced professionals earn up to $177,450 per year. The cost of living index in Louisiana is 91% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$76,440

$-7,560 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$121,940

$-12,060 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$177,450

$-17,550 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisiana

Percentile	LA Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$72,800	$80,000	$-7,200
25th Percentile	$92,820	$102,000	$-9,180
Median (50th)	$119,938	$131,800	$-11,862
75th Percentile	$152,880	$168,000	$-15,120
90th Percentile	$183,820	$202,000	$-18,180

Petroleum Engineer Salary by City in Louisiana

The largest employment areas for petroleum 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

$129,164

Pop. 383,997 · COL 98%

Baton Rouge, LA

$121,256

Pop. 227,470 · COL 92%

Shreveport, LA

$112,030

Pop. 187,593 · COL 85%

Lafayette, LA

$115,984

Pop. 121,374 · COL 88%

Lake Charles, LA

$113,348

Pop. 80,000 · COL 86%

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Louisiana

Education

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

Key Skills

Reservoir EngineeringDrillingGeologySimulation SoftwareProject ManagementData Analysis

Job Outlook in Louisiana

Nationally, petroleum engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Louisiana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.