How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make in Baton Rouge?
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $57.51 an hour or $9,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.51
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 90
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,980 | $31.72 | |
| 25th | $100,600 | $48.35 | |
| Median | $119,600 | $57.51 | |
| 75th | $174,300 | $83.79 | |
| 90th | $210,900 | $101.38 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Baton Rouge
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Environmental Engineer | $138,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $135,500 |
| Chemical Engineer | $134,800 |
| Electrical Engineer | $133,000 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $132,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $129,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $125,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $112,400 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $102,400 |
| Engineer | $101,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $57.51 ($119,600 a year).
Do mechanical engineering technologist and technicians make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
Yes: $119,600 against $74,510 nationally, 61% more.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $102,800, so Baton Rouge pays 16% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for mechanical engineering technologist and technician pay?
2 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $210,900 or more.
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.