Software Developers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Louisiana
Software Developers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $104,703 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.3% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 3,500 software developers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $97,320 to $115,790 depending on location.
$104,703
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$115,790
Highest paying metro
$97,320
Lowest paying metro
3,500
Employed in Louisiana
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inSoftware Developers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | $115,790 | $87,100 | $133,880 | 320 |
| New Orleans, LA | $112,450 | $90,720 | $134,880 | 740 |
| Shreveport, LA | $109,870 | $84,870 | $123,800 | 280 |
| Alexandria, LA | $106,190 | $82,180 | $131,180 | 40 |
| Monroe, LA | $103,850 | $80,370 | $128,320 | 100 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $103,620 | $81,310 | $132,110 | 40 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $102,940 | $86,060 | $140,830 | 40 |
| Central Louisiana | $101,590 | $76,140 | $116,500 | 50 |
| Hammond, LA | $101,520 | $82,160 | $122,780 | 70 |
| Houma, LA | $101,100 | $83,160 | $124,180 | 60 |
| Lafayette, LA | $100,200 | $77,380 | $107,980 | 600 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $97,320 | $79,400 | $119,910 | 1,160 |