Electrical Engineers Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $108,260 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $52.05
10th percentile $68,640
90th percentile $158,340
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,640
    25th
    $72,850
    50th (median)
    $108,260
    75th
    $117,360
    90th
    $158,340

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other$88,780
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$67,450
    Civil Engineers$102,000
    Industrial Engineers$99,340
    Mechanical Engineers$93,960
    Surveyors$62,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Central Louisiana is $52.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.12 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Central Louisiana is 3.3% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,640 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,850.