UX Designer Salary in Louisiana: $88K Median

The average UX Designer salary in Louisiana is $88,200 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $63,000 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $148,500 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

UX Designers in Louisiana earn approximately 10% less than the US national median ($98,000 nationally vs $88,200 in Louisiana). Louisiana's cost-of-living index of 92 amplifies the real purchasing power.

Yes — UX Designer salaries in Louisiana grew approximately 340.0% year-over-year, from $20,045 in 2025 to $88,200 in 2026. This reflects the broader Design sector's wage growth, driven by Figma and AI-assisted design demand.

Top-paying Louisiana metros for UX Designers: New Orleans ($90K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

UX roles growing 8% with strong demand at SaaS and enterprise companies. Senior/staff UX designers earning $200K+. 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 $88,200, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Figma, AI-assisted design, Design systems, User research, Accessibility. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Louisiana employers.

Senior product designers at peer SaaS companies are at $X plus equity. I'd like base in that range plus an RSU grant aligned with engineering at the same level. Beyond base, negotiate: RSU / equity grant aligned with engineering ladder, Annual hardware refresh (Mac, monitor, iPad), Software / Figma / Adobe license budget, Conference budget (Config, FITC) and learning stipend. Walk-away anchor for Louisiana: $78,750.