DOL Median (Louisiana)
$75,544
vs National
-2.9%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,742
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,544
-2.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Louisiana earns $75,544 in nominal terms, which is 2.9% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,742 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NES Global LLC | $240,000 | 11 |
| Cheniere Energy Inc. | $139,000 | 11 |
| NVI, INC. | $136,742 | 3 |
| Chiyoda International Corporation | $135,000 | 4 |
| Dyno Nobel Louisiana Ammonia LLC | $133,049 | 2 |
| Chevron Corporation | $130,600 | 31 |
| Cameron LNG | $130,000 | 6 |
| Shell Exploration and Production Company | $128,450 | 2 |
| Offshore Technical Solutions | $125,314 | 5 |
| SEMPRA LNG AND MIDSTREAM LLC | $123,128 | 2 |
| WORKSTRINGS INTERNATIONAL, L.L.C. | $121,961 | 3 |
| Danieli Corporation | $120,000 | 3 |
| Indorama Ventures Olefins, LLC | $118,205 | 3 |
| SPARROWS OFFSHORE | $115,500 | 8 |
| Equistar Chemicals, LP | $112,927 | 3 |
| STONE & WEBSTER SERVICES, LLC (A DIVISION OF THE S | $112,000 | 1 |
| Dyno Nobel Inc. | $111,350 | 3 |
| HARGROVE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | $111,280 | 4 |
| KEYSTONE ENGINEERING INC. | $110,240 | 3 |
| Alma Plantation, LLC | $110,000 | 4 |
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NEDERLAND, TX · $184,000GREENBELT, MD · $178,214Wilmington, CA · $175,000Reno, NE · $169,478DALLAS, OR · $168,000Top-Paying Roles in Louisiana
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Louisiana?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Louisiana is $75,544 based on 232 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Louisiana earns 2.9% less than the national median of $77,792, or $82,742 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.