Civil Engineers Salary in Louisiana
Civil Engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $105,380 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,780
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,570; the top 10% earn over $156,610. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Transportation Engineers$105,380 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$105,380 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$99,070 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$99,070 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$118,490 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$130,510 median in Louisiana
Civil Engineers pay in Louisiana
How much do civil engineers make in Louisiana?
The median is $105,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,570 and the top 10% earn over $156,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for civil engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.