Chemical Engineers Salary in Louisiana
Chemical Engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $134,800 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,500; the top 10% earn over $177,790. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Materials Engineers$128,670 median in Louisiana
- Aerospace Engineers$136,970 median in Louisiana
- Automotive Engineers$119,540 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$119,540 median in Louisiana
- Nanosystems Engineers$99,070 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$105,380 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Chemical Engineers pay in Louisiana
How much do chemical engineers make in Louisiana?
The median is $134,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,500 and the top 10% earn over $177,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 41 (+8% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.