Mechanical Engineer salary in Louisiana
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Louisiana is $119,540, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. Louisiana ranks 8 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$119,540
25th percentile
$81,790
75th percentile
$147,560
90th percentile
$181,550
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Louisiana | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Louisiana | $120,520 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- Massachusetts: median $119,300
- Wyoming: median $117,750
- Rhode Island: median $116,230
- Maryland: median $122,870
- Alaska: median $124,340
- Colorado: median $124,430
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.