May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Orleans, LA
The median annual salary is $117,990, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$117,990
Mean annual salary
$121,080
Employment estimate
530
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $117,990 |
| Mean annual salary | $121,080 |
| 10th percentile | $75,340 |
| 25th percentile | $83,790 |
| 50th percentile | $117,990 |
| 75th percentile | $139,860 |
| 90th percentile | $170,810 |
Compared with the U.S.
- New Orleans, LA median
- $117,990
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 13.3%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in New Orleans, LA earn 13.3% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $83,790–$139,860.
- BLS estimates employment at 530 workers in this metro area.