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Electrical Engineer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$59.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $92,485/year ($7,707/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 15th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 990 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $123,710 a year — though pay ranges from $77,210 for newcomers to $178,330 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $123,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $157,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $178,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 990 Electrical Engineer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $123,710 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 $92,485 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $123,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,424 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,464 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$3,336 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,485 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,707 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Louisiana?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Louisiana is $123,710 per year ($59.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,930 and $157,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $123,710, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $92,485 per year ($7,707 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 990 Electrical 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.