Environmental Engineers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $108,280 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.06
10th percentile $71,160
90th percentile $170,450
Employed locally 60
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,160
    25th
    $96,760
    50th (median)
    $108,280
    75th
    $143,260
    90th
    $170,450

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 174% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 74% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090
    Baton Rouge, LA $130,650
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $125,890

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $112,450
    Civil Engineers $100,130
    Industrial Engineers $139,130
    Mechanical Engineers $119,690
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,760
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $70,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in New Orleans, LA is $52.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.95 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in New Orleans, LA is 3.9% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in New Orleans?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,160 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,760.