Mechanical Engineer salary in Lafayette, LA

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Lafayette, LA?

Median base salary

Government data

$82,520

Median $82,520

Low $61,610High $141,500

Based on 160 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Lafayette, LA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $61,610
25th percentile: $76,660
75th percentile: $124,580
90th percentile: $141,500

Highest paying cities for Mechanical Engineer in LA

Baton Rouge, LA$135,530a year
Lake Charles, LA$126,090a year
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA$118,920a year
New Orleans-Metairie, LA$117,990a year
Monroe, LA$100,740a year
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$100,310a year
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA$82,900a year
Lafayette, LA$82,520a year

Mechanical Engineer job openings in Lafayette, LA

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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