Mechanical Engineers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Louisiana
Mechanical Engineers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $98,983 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.3% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 1,560 mechanical engineers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $79,850 to $132,850 depending on location.
$98,983
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$132,850
Highest paying metro
$79,850
Lowest paying metro
1,560
Employed in Louisiana
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Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $132,850 | $99,780 | $162,790 | 480 |
| New Orleans, LA | $119,690 | $95,540 | $139,080 | 550 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $106,780 | $82,900 | $133,780 | 70 |
| Houma, LA | $101,510 | $79,710 | $119,820 | 60 |
| Slidell, LA | $98,070 | $82,240 | $157,350 | 80 |
| Central Louisiana | $93,960 | $76,790 | $116,610 | 60 |
| Monroe, LA | $89,700 | $73,090 | $121,760 | 50 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $84,340 | $76,790 | $121,980 | 40 |
| Shreveport, LA | $83,080 | $78,690 | $113,030 | 60 |
| Lafayette, LA | $79,850 | $72,810 | $105,000 | 110 |