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Mechanical engineer salary in Louisiana (Updated 2026)

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Louisiana?

Average base salary

$103,838
same
as national average
Average $103,838
Low $69,682
High $154,736

The average salary for a mechanical engineer is $103,838 per year in Louisiana. 76 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Mechanical Engineer job openings in Louisiana

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Mechanical Engineer
AECOM3.7out of 5 stars.
New Orleans, LA
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Mechanical Engineer in Louisiana

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Precision Resources
 
$197,600per year
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Dexian
 
$176,800per year
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Piper Companies
 
$157,500per year
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John Galt Staffing
 
$156,000per year
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GIS
 
$156,000per year
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ECI Group
 
$156,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Mechanical Engineers near Louisiana

  1. Baton Rouge, LA
    $123,402 per year
  2. New Orleans, LA
    $120,575 per year
  3. Metairie, LA
    $114,822 per year
  4. Westlake, LA
    $95,003 per year
  5. Lafayette, LA
    $88,829 per year

Where can a Mechanical Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Mechanical Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Mechanical Engineer get paid in Louisiana?

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $80,884 per year

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $91,969 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $135,517 per year