Electrical Engineers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for electrical engineers is $59.48 an hour ($123,710 a year). About 990 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($120,630). Louisiana ranks 15th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.12 | $77,210 |
| 25% of workers | $44.68 | $92,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.48 | $123,710 |
| 75% of workers | $75.95 | $157,970 |
| 90% of workers | $85.74 | $178,330 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $167,010 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge | $133,030 | 350 |
| Lake Charles | $129,940 | 70 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $125,120 | 220 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $111,380 | 60 |
| Monroe | $101,310 | 40 |
| Lafayette | $99,280 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $99,070 |
| Civil Engineers | $105,380 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $119,540 |
| Industrial Engineers | $122,920 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,800 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $139,640 |
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