Civil Engineers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for civil engineers is $50.66 an hour ($105,380 a year). About 3,780 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($100,840). Louisiana ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.04 | $64,570 |
| 25% of workers | $37.87 | $78,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.66 | $105,380 |
| 75% of workers | $61.51 | $127,940 |
| 90% of workers | $75.29 | $156,610 |
Civil Engineers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $112,430 | 1,140 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $108,240 | 1,070 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $107,400 | 130 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $101,820 | 240 |
| Monroe | $99,180 | 110 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $98,550 | 210 |
| Lake Charles | $97,490 | 120 |
| Lafayette | $97,410 | 360 |
| Alexandria | $92,290 | 60 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $99,070 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $119,540 |
| Industrial Engineers | $122,920 |
| Electrical Engineers | $123,710 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,800 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $139,640 |
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