Mechanical Engineers Salary in Louisiana
Mechanical Engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $119,540 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($104,110)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,890
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,350; the top 10% earn over $181,550. Nationally the range is $73,990 to $164,340.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Mechatronics Engineers$99,070 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$136,970 median in Louisiana
- Chemical Engineers$134,800 median in Louisiana
- Materials Engineers$128,670 median in Louisiana
- Industrial Engineers$122,920 median in Louisiana
- Automotive Engineers$119,540 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Mechanical Engineers pay in Louisiana
How much do mechanical engineers make in Louisiana?
The median is $119,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,350 and the top 10% earn over $181,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for mechanical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $104,110). Living costs are not included.