How much does a mechanical engineer make in Louisiana?
$119,500a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Louisiana. That is $57.47 an hour or $9,962 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.47
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,350Median: $119,500Highest 10%: $181,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,350 | $33.82 | |
| 25th | $81,790 | $39.32 | |
| Median | $119,500 | $57.47 | |
| 75th | $147,600 | $70.94 | |
| 90th | $181,600 | $87.28 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $135,500 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $126,100 |
| Slidell, LA | $118,900 |
| New Orleans, LA | $118,000 |
| Monroe, LA | $100,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $100,300 |
| Houma, LA | $82,900 |
| Lafayette, LA | $82,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 5. Colorado | $124,400 |
| 6. Alaska | $124,300 |
| 7. Maryland | $122,900 |
| 8. Louisiana | $119,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $119,300 |
| 10. Wyoming | $117,800 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $116,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $57.47 ($119,500 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $119,500 against $104,100 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Louisiana ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays mechanical engineers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $135,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.