May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Baton Rouge, LA
The median annual salary is $135,530, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$135,530
Mean annual salary
$136,970
Employment estimate
540
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $135,530 |
| Mean annual salary | $136,970 |
| 10th percentile | $76,690 |
| 25th percentile | $106,480 |
| 50th percentile | $135,530 |
| 75th percentile | $168,960 |
| 90th percentile | $195,960 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Baton Rouge, LA median
- $135,530
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 30.2%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Baton Rouge, LA earn 30.2% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $106,480–$168,960.
- BLS estimates employment at 540 workers in this metro area.