Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Louisiana
In Louisiana, environmental engineering technologists and technicians earn $42,820 at the median — $20.59 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $43K get you in Louisiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana
Entry-level environmental engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $52K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do environmental engineering technologists and technicians make in Louisiana?
The median is $42,820 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,010, and experienced environmental engineering technologists and technicians can clear $80,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Louisiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,929/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 40.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a environmental engineering technologists and technicians salary go in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median environmental engineering technologists and technicians salary is worth about $49,060 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do environmental engineering technologists and technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.