The median pay for a materials engineers in Louisiana is $100,990/year ($48.55/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $74K at the entry level to $164K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Materials Engineers salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $73,930, 25th percentile $86,380, median $100,990, 75th percentile $127,350, 90th percentile $164,260. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level materials engineers (10th percentile) start around $74K. Mid-career wages sit at $101K. Top earners bring in $164K or more, a $90K spread from bottom to top.
How much do materials engineers make in Louisiana?▼
The median is $100,990 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,930, and experienced materials engineers can clear $164,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $101K enough to live in Louisiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,310/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 18.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a materials engineers 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 materials engineers salary is worth about $115,708 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do materials engineers 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.
