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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Environmental Engineers salary in New Orleans, Louisiana

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the New Orleans metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026

2025 wage data not published for environmental engineers in New Orleans, Louisiana

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

BLS still reports an estimated 70 workers in this role in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2025.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where New Orleans environmental engineers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Writing

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.

  2. 02

    Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.

  3. 03

    Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.

  4. 04

    Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.

  5. 05

    Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

  6. 06

    Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.

  7. 07

    Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.

  8. 08

    Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.

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Frequently asked questions

What education is required for Environmental Engineers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the New Orleans CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.