Materials Engineers Salary in Louisiana
Materials Engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $128,670 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $128,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,860; the top 10% earn over $171,140. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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- Chemical Engineers$134,800 median in Louisiana
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- Automotive Engineers$119,540 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$122,920 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$99,070 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Louisiana
How much do materials engineers make in Louisiana?
The median is $128,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,860 and the top 10% earn over $171,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 45 (+14% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.