Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Louisiana
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $105,380 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
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.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Louisiana
How much do water/wastewater 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 water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.