salary$98,550 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$145,410per year
Jobs in the area210people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Shreveport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 12.7% 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 Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $98,550 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $60,560 and $145,410.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 12.7% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.