Computer Programmers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Louisiana
Computer Programmers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $76,313 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.7% vs the national median of $98,670. An estimated 810 computer programmers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $70,260 to $82,860 depending on location.
$76,313
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$82,860
Highest paying metro
$70,260
Lowest paying metro
810
Employed in Louisiana
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inComputer Programmers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $82,860 | $64,050 | $97,120 | 40 |
| Shreveport, LA | $81,420 | $68,010 | $100,430 | 90 |
| Lafayette, LA | $76,980 | $64,100 | $97,930 | 220 |
| New Orleans, LA | $75,220 | $57,150 | $104,050 | 340 |
| Slidell, LA | $74,810 | $62,420 | $95,320 | — |
| Houma, LA | $72,640 | $64,270 | $93,340 | 50 |
| Monroe, LA | $70,260 | $60,540 | $89,680 | 70 |