Civil Engineer Salary in Louisiana: $86K Median

The average Civil Engineer salary in Louisiana is $86,301 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $58,500 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $130,149 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Civil Engineers in Louisiana earn approximately 10% less than the US national median ($95,890 nationally vs $86,301 in Louisiana). Louisiana's cost-of-living index of 92 amplifies the real purchasing power.

Yes — Civil Engineer salaries in Louisiana grew approximately 470.0% year-over-year, from $15,141 in 2025 to $86,301 in 2026. This reflects the broader Engineering sector's wage growth, driven by BIM (Revit) and Sustainability/LEED demand.

Top-paying Louisiana metros for Civil Engineers: New Orleans ($88K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

Civil engineering growing 6% with $1.2T US infrastructure investment driving demand through 2034. Louisiana's top industries include Energy/Petrochemicals, Tourism, Logistics (Port), and the state's unemployment rate is 4.4% — steady demand for skilled workers.

Yes, Louisiana has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $86,301, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: BIM (Revit), Sustainability/LEED, Climate-resilient design, Smart cities, Drone surveying. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Louisiana employers.

With my PE license and direct experience on [comparable project], market for this role is $X. I'd like base at that level plus a relocation package and project-completion bonus. Beyond base, negotiate: PE license exam fees, study materials, review courses, Relocation package and temporary housing, Project-completion or milestone bonuses, Per-diem for site travel and field work. Walk-away anchor for Louisiana: $77,054.