Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,800 | $142,991 | -28% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.42 | $68.75 | -28% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $116,553.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $121,688 | $87,400 | $161,000 | 96 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Louisiana is $102,800, or about $49.42 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Louisiana is -28% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Louisiana typically earn from $87,400 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,080 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $102,800, Louisiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.