Monroe engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Monroe, LA metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$91,936
Monroe
Top earners
$137,260
Higher end
vs national
-24% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
LA
Louisiana
Engineers in the Monroe, LA metro earn an estimated $91,936, -24% vs national, with top earners near $137,260. 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 Monroe
Estimated pay for each discipline in Monroe. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $115,080 | $166,590 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $103,850 | $155,710 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $103,850 | $155,710 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $103,850 | $155,710 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $103,850 | $155,710 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $103,850 | $155,710 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $103,850 | $155,710 | Estimate | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $99,270 | $135,340 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $89,700 | $129,230 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $75,560 | $122,300 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $75,560 | $122,300 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $75,560 | $122,300 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $75,560 | $122,300 | Estimate |
- Verified
Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$115,080
90th
$166,590
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$103,850
90th
$155,710
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,850
90th
$155,710
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,850
90th
$155,710
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,850
90th
$155,710
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,850
90th
$155,710
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,850
90th
$155,710
View details - Verified
Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$99,270
90th
$135,340
View details - Verified
Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$89,700
90th
$129,230
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$75,560
90th
$122,300
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$75,560
90th
$122,300
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$75,560
90th
$122,300
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$75,560
90th
$122,300
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What affects engineering pay in Monroe
- ▹Local market. Monroe pay runs -24% 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 Monroe, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Monroe — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 5 engineering occupations in Monroe, LA, weighted by local employment (520 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →