Cost Estimator Salary in Louisiana
Collects and analyzes data to estimate the time, materials, and costs required for a project.
State Average
$68,147
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-10.0%
national: $75,728
Metros Covered
13
1 above national avg
Highest Metro
$78,728
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 | $49K | $64K | $79K | $94K | $79K |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LALA | $46K | $60K | $74K | $88K | $74K |
| Lake Charles, LALA | $46K | $60K | $74K | $88K | $74K |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LALA | $47K | $59K | $71K | $82K | $71K |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $46K | $58K | $70K | $82K | $70K |
| Alexandria, LALA | $45K | $57K | $68K | $80K | $69K |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LALA | $43K | $56K | $68K | $81K | $68K |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LALA | $42K | $55K | $67K | $79K | $67K |
| Hammond, LALA | $42K | $54K | $66K | $77K | $66K |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $37K | $51K | $65K | $78K | $65K |
| Lafayette, LALA | $40K | $52K | $64K | $76K | $64K |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $39K | $50K | $61K | $72K | $61K |
| Monroe, LALA | $37K | $48K | $58K | $68K | $58K |
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.