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

Project Manager Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$84,850/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.79/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
8,050
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,194 #39 of 51

Project Manager pay in Louisiana, explained

Project managers in Louisiana earn a median of $84,850 per year ($40.79 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $56,400, while the most experienced project managers reach about $143,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $84,850 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $84,850 is worth about $96,194 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #39 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,400
$27.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,850
$40.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$143,780
$69.12/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $84,850 $96,194
Texas $98,440 $101,425 −$13,590
Mississippi $78,870 $90,704 +$5,980
Arkansas $77,170 $88,765 +$7,680

Project Manager in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Louisiana?

Project managers in Louisiana earn a median of $84,850 per year ($40.79 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay project managers well?

At $84,850, Louisiana pays 17% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 8,050 work in the state.

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