Mechanical Engineers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $57.47 an hour ($119,540 a year). About 1,890 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($104,110). Louisiana ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.82 | $70,350 |
| 25% of workers | $39.32 | $81,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $57.47 | $119,540 |
| 75% of workers | $70.94 | $147,560 |
| 90% of workers | $87.28 | $181,550 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $135,530 | 540 |
| Lake Charles | $126,090 | 110 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $118,920 | 100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $117,990 | 530 |
| Monroe | $100,740 | 40 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $100,310 | 110 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $82,900 | 60 |
| Lafayette | $82,520 | 160 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $99,070 |
| Civil Engineers | $105,380 |
| Industrial Engineers | $122,920 |
| Electrical Engineers | $123,710 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,800 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $139,640 |
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