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Civil Engineer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$50.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,178/year ($6,682/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,780 Civil Engineer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Civil Engineer salary of $105,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $80,178 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $105,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,354 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,062 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$2,786 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,178 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,682 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Louisiana?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Louisiana is $105,380 per year ($50.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,770 and $127,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $105,380, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $80,178 per year ($6,682 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 3,780 Civil Engineer jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.