Louisiana Mechanical Engineers: Schools and Careers

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Fast Facts for Mechanical Engineers in Louisiana

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Baton Rouge and Lafayette
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Shreveport and New Orleans
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Baton Rouge and New Orleans

Salaries for Mechanical Engineers in Louisiana

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Baton Rouge and Lake Charles
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Mechanical Engineers

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Mechanical Engineers relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Houma-Thibodaux50$88,380
Shreveport-Bossier City110$89,470
Baton Rouge680$102,770
Lafayette230$74,710
Lake Charles110$120,950
New Orleans-Metairie490$99,180
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