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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$57.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,715/year ($7,476/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $119,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $147,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $181,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,890 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $119,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $89,715 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $119,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,469 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,145 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$3,211 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,715 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,476 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Louisiana?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Louisiana is $119,540 per year ($57.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,790 and $147,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $119,540, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $89,715 per year ($7,476 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,890 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.