Electrical Engineers Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $100,330 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.24
10th percentile $66,060
90th percentile $160,380
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,060
    25th
    $89,860
    50th (median)
    $100,330
    75th
    $129,780
    90th
    $160,380

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 184% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 84% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,370
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $128,750
    Baton Rouge, LA $126,580

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $93,330
    Civil Engineers $97,520
    Industrial Engineers $104,810
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,160
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $65,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $72,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Shreveport, LA is $48.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.11 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Shreveport, LA is 10.3% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,060 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,860.