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Software Developer Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$102,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.42/hr
▼ 24% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
4,080
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$116,544 #46 of 50

Software Developer pay in Louisiana, explained

Software developers in Louisiana earn a median of $102,800 per year ($49.42 per hour), which is 24% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $66,350, while the most experienced software developers reach about $151,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $102,800 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $102,800 is worth about $116,544 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #46 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,350
$31.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,800
$49.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$151,780
$72.97/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $102,800 $116,544
Texas $132,150 $136,157 −$29,350
Arkansas $104,490 $120,190 −$1,690
Mississippi $95,330 $109,634 +$7,470

Software Developer in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Louisiana?

Software developers in Louisiana earn a median of $102,800 per year ($49.42 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay software developers well?

At $102,800, Louisiana pays 24% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 4,080 work in the state.

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