Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $119,540 | $107,639 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $57.47 | $51.75 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $135,533.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $91,549 | $64,400 | $119,600 | 96 |
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Louisiana is $119,540, or about $57.47 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Louisiana is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Louisiana typically earn from $64,400 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,890 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $119,540, Louisiana offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.