Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in Louisiana
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in Louisiana earn a median of $79,580 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,720; the top 10% earn over $154,590. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
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- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$118,490 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,030 median in Louisiana
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in Louisiana
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in Louisiana?
The median is $79,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,720 and the top 10% earn over $154,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−20% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.