Alexandria engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Alexandria, LA metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$81,504
Alexandria
Top earners
$131,184
Higher end
vs national
-32% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
LA
Louisiana
Engineers in the Alexandria, LA metro earn an estimated $81,504, -32% vs national, with top earners near $131,184. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Alexandria
Estimated pay for each discipline in Alexandria. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $106,190 | $144,750 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $106,190 | $144,750 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $106,190 | $144,750 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $106,190 | $144,750 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $106,190 | $144,750 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $106,190 | $144,750 | Estimate | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $101,940 | $145,460 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $62,660 | $119,000 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $62,660 | $119,000 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $62,660 | $119,000 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $62,660 | $119,000 | Estimate |
- Verified
Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$106,190
90th
$144,750
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$106,190
90th
$144,750
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$106,190
90th
$144,750
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$106,190
90th
$144,750
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$106,190
90th
$144,750
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$106,190
90th
$144,750
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$101,940
90th
$145,460
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$62,660
90th
$119,000
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$62,660
90th
$119,000
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$62,660
90th
$119,000
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$62,660
90th
$119,000
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What affects engineering pay in Alexandria
- ▹Local market. Alexandria pay runs -32% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Louisiana statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Alexandria, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Alexandria — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 3 engineering occupations in Alexandria, LA, weighted by local employment (280 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →