Electrical Engineers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $114,160 +2% vs national
Median hourly $54.89
10th percentile $75,910
90th percentile $147,290
Employed locally 30
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,910
    25th
    $80,150
    50th (median)
    $114,160
    75th
    $125,710
    90th
    $147,290

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $88,780
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $48,250
    Industrial Engineers $94,850
    Civil Engineers $102,140
    Surveyors $51,560
    Mechanical Engineers $84,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southwest Louisiana is $54.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 2% above 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,910 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,150.