Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $105,380 | $102,499 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.66 | $49.28 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $119,478.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $88,219 | $59,800 | $115,000 | 96 |
The median annual salary for a Civil Engineer in Louisiana is $105,380, or about $50.66 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Civil Engineers is $102,499. Louisiana is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level civil engineers in Louisiana typically earn from $59,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 3,780 civil engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $105,380, Louisiana offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.