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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$114,790
- New Orleans$111,530
- Slidell$108,360
- Houma$108,090
- Lake Charles$100,830
- Shreveport$99,640
- Alexandria$97,960
- Lafayette$97,880
- Monroe$96,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $114,790 | $112,430 | $82,170 | $86,527 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $111,530 | $108,240 | $81,050 | $84,332 | 93 |
| Slidell | $108,360 | $101,820 | $80,250 | $82,197 | 93 |
| Houma | $108,090 | $107,400 | $81,900 | $82,015 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $100,830 | $97,490 | $65,720 | $77,125 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $99,640 | $98,550 | $73,590 | $76,324 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $97,960 | $92,290 | $62,400 | $75,192 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $97,880 | $97,410 | $72,630 | $75,138 | 87 |
| Monroe | $96,190 | $99,180 | $70,630 | $74,000 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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