Chemical Engineer Salary in Louisiana
Based on 780+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$131,180
$63.067/hr
vs National Average
$114,171
+14.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$97K – $175K
780 employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,990 |
| 25th percentile | $112,250 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $131,180 |
| 75th percentile | $166,400 |
| 90th percentile | $174,600 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,220 |
| 2023 | $123,420 |
| 2024 | $131,180 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,220 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $123,420 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $131,180 | $114,171 |