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

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$84,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.54/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
30
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,593 #28 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in Louisiana, explained

Biomedical engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $84,320 per year ($40.54 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $59,510, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $122,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $84,320 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $84,320 is worth about $95,593 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #28 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,510
$28.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,320
$40.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,490
$58.89/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $84,320 $95,593
Mississippi $96,710 $111,221 −$12,390
Texas $92,600 $95,408 −$8,280
Arkansas $67,850 $78,045 +$16,470

Biomedical Engineer in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in Louisiana?

Biomedical engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $84,320 per year ($40.54 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay biomedical engineers well?

At $84,320, Louisiana pays 23% below the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 30 work in the state.

Biomedical Engineer salary in other states

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