Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Louisiana
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Louisiana was $162,850 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $130,740 and $193,840.
The Louisiana median is $8,420 below the national median of $171,270, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about louisiana?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $119,600 | $130,740 | $162,850 | $193,840 | $218,970 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $57.50 | $62.86 | $78.29 | $93.19 | $105.28 |
BLS estimated 1,840 workers employed in this occupation in Louisiana. Location quotient: 0.67.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $120,810 | $139,360 | $171,270 | $212,500 | $262,760 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58.08 | $67.00 | $82.34 | $102.16 | $126.33 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $140,200 | $167,840 | $202,510 |
| May 2025 | $130,740 | $162,850 | $193,840 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, Louisiana. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $165,060 | $136,750 to $194,810 |
| Lafayette, LA | $152,090 | $120,040 to $181,420 |
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