Principal Design Engineer Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

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How much does a Principal Design Engineer make in Lafayette, LA? The average Principal Design Engineer salary in Lafayette, LA is $107,018 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $97,534 and $118,630. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Design/Temp Structures Engineer
The Middlesex Corporation - NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES , CT
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded
- 2 days ago
Design Mechanical Engineer
Adecco - HONOLULU , HI
Job Description. Job Description. Must have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prefer at least 1 years working for a Mechanical engineer Consultant. Familiar w
- 21 days ago
Principal Engineer I
SPECTRUM - GREENWOOD VILLAGE , CO
TITLE. Principal Engineer I. LOCATION. Greenwood Village, CO. JOB SUMMARY. Design and develop innovative capabilities for applications and systems utilized with
- 1 day ago
Principal Engineer I
SPECTRUM - MARYLAND HEIGHTS , MO
TITLE. Principal Engineer I. LOCATION. Maryland Heights, MO. JOB SUMMARY. Implement ETL (Extract- Transform- Load) scripts against high volume databases in Orac
- 1 day ago
Associate Design and Analysis Engineer
BOEING - BERKELEY , MO
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's
- 1 day ago
Associate Design and Analysis Engineer
BOEING - HAZELWOOD , MO
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's
- 1 day ago

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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

Lafayette, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Principal Design Engineer: Design

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