Computer Programmer Salary in Louisiana
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$91,339
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-4.3%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
13
5 above national avg
Highest Metro
$105,248
Baton Rouge
All metro areas in Louisiana
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LALA | $56K | $80K | $105K | $130K | $105K |
| Hammond, LALA | $56K | $80K | $105K | $130K | $105K |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $56K | $80K | $105K | $130K | $105K |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $56K | $80K | $105K | $130K | $105K |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $56K | $80K | $105K | $130K | $105K |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LALA | $61K | $75K | $89K | $103K | $89K |
| Alexandria, LALA | $54K | $69K | $84K | $100K | $85K |
| Lafayette, LALA | $50K | $67K | $84K | $101K | $84K |
| Lake Charles, LALA | $51K | $67K | $84K | $100K | $84K |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LALA | $51K | $67K | $83K | $99K | $83K |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LALA | $51K | $66K | $80K | $94K | $80K |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LALA | $53K | $65K | $78K | $90K | $78K |
| Monroe, LALA | $46K | $62K | $78K | $93K | $78K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.