salary$108,240 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$70,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,760per year
Jobs in the area1,070people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford New Orleans?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 16.7% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $108,240 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $70,000 and $156,760.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 16.7% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.