Mechanical Engineers Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #11 of 51 · LA
6.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $120,520 ≈ $58/hr
Median annual salary $119,540
Employment 1,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $70,350P25 $81,790 Median $119,540P75 $147,560P90 $181,550
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in Louisiana earn between $70,350 and $181,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in Louisiana is $120,520, about 6.1% above the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $58/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $135,530 | $136,970 | 540 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $126,090 | $128,660 | 110 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $118,920 | $125,040 | 100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $117,990 | $121,080 | 530 |
| Monroe, LA | $100,740 | $98,260 | 40 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $100,310 | $111,720 | 110 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $92,060 | $103,630 | 60 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $89,800 | $96,690 | 60 |