Civil Engineers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,140 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.11
10th percentile $63,460
90th percentile $131,680
Employed locally 70
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,460
    25th
    $79,050
    50th (median)
    $102,140
    75th
    $121,040
    90th
    $131,680

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other$88,780
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$48,250
    Industrial Engineers$94,850
    Surveyors$51,560
    Mechanical Engineers$84,340
    Drafters, All Other$53,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Southwest Louisiana is $49.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.95 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 2.6% above the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,460 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,050.