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Robotics Engineer Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

The median robotics engineer salary in Lafayette, LA is $84,168 per year, which is 16% below the national median and 3.4% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$84,168
vs State Avg
$-3,006
vs National
$-16,032
Cost of Living
88%

Robotics Engineer Salary in Lafayette by Experience

In Lafayette, an entry-level robotics engineer earns around $54,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $132,720 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,600
$-10,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$85,680
$-16,320 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$132,720
$-25,280 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lafayette, LA

Percentile Lafayette
10th Percentile $52,080
25th Percentile $67,200
Median (50th) $84,168
75th Percentile $110,880
90th Percentile $138,600

Robotics Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$94,188
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$88,176
Pop. 227,470
Lake Charles, LA
$82,164
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$81,162
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Robotics Engineer in Lafayette

Education

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

Key Skills

ROSC++/PythonControl SystemsCADSensors/ActuatorsMachine Learning

Job Outlook

Nationally, robotics engineer employment is projected to grow 9% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Lafayette may vary based on local industry and population growth.