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Engineering Manager Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$78.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $118,063/year ($9,839/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 30th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 1,840 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $162,850 a year — though pay ranges from $119,600 for newcomers to $218,970 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $119,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $130,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $162,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $193,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $218,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,840 Engineering Manager jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Engineering Manager salary of $162,850 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 $118,063 — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
| Gross (median) | $162,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,818 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,458 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$4,511 |
| Take-home (annual) | $118,063 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,839 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Louisiana?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Louisiana is $162,850 per year ($78.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $130,740 and $193,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $162,850, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $118,063 per year ($9,839 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,840 Engineering Manager 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.