DOL Median (Louisiana)
$47,819
vs National
-20.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,376
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,819
-20.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Louisiana earns $47,819 in nominal terms, which is 20.3% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,376 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| IBERIA BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. | $47,819 | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Louisiana?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Louisiana is $47,819 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Louisiana earns 20.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $52,376 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.