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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$122,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.09/hr
▲ 20% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
1,710
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$139,354 #2 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Louisiana, explained

Industrial engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $122,920 per year ($59.09 per hour), which is 20% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $78,540, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $173,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $122,920 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $122,920 is worth about $139,354 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #2 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,540
$37.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$122,920
$59.09/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$173,670
$83.50/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $122,920 $139,354
Texas $104,560 $107,731 +$18,360
Arkansas $98,410 $113,197 +$24,510
Mississippi $95,830 $110,209 +$27,090

Industrial Engineer in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Louisiana?

Industrial engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $122,920 per year ($59.09 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay industrial engineers well?

At $122,920, Louisiana pays 20% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 1,710 work in the state.

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