verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$136,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.85/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
90
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$155,282 #2 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Louisiana, explained

Aerospace engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $136,970 per year ($65.85 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $110,300, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $197,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $136,970 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $136,970 is worth about $155,282 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #2 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$110,300
$53.03/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$136,970
$65.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$197,930
$95.16/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $136,970 $155,282
Texas $130,270 $134,220 +$6,700
Mississippi $109,200 $125,585 +$27,770
Arkansas $102,040 $117,372 +$34,930

Aerospace Engineer in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Louisiana?

Aerospace engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $136,970 per year ($65.85 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay aerospace engineers well?

At $136,970, Louisiana pays 1% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 90 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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