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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Louisiana

The median site reliability engineer salary in Louisiana is $126,150 per year, which is 13% below the national median of $145,000.

Median Salary
$126,150
vs National
$-18,850
State Rank
#38 of 50
Cost of Living
91%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Louisiana by Experience

In Louisiana, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $80,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $182,700 per year. The cost of living index in Louisiana is 91% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$80,040
$-11,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$128,760
$-19,240 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$182,700
$-27,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisiana

Percentile LA Salary
10th Percentile $76,560
25th Percentile $100,050
Median (50th) $126,150
75th Percentile $160,950
90th Percentile $191,400

Site Reliability Engineer Salary by City in Louisiana

The largest employment areas for site reliability 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
$136,300
Pop. 383,997 · COL 98%
Baton Rouge, LA
$127,600
Pop. 227,470 · COL 92%
Shreveport, LA
$117,450
Pop. 187,593 · COL 85%
Lafayette, LA
$121,800
Pop. 121,374 · COL 88%
Lake Charles, LA
$118,900
Pop. 80,000 · COL 86%

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Louisiana

Education

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

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook in Louisiana

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Louisiana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.