Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Baton Rouge, LA
SOC 17-3027 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$119,630
per year in Baton Rouge, LA
Middle half
$100,570–$174,290
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
90
in Baton Rouge, LA
Concentration
0.90×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Baton Rouge, LA
$119,630
published median
United States
$74,510
60.6% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
2nd
143 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Louisiana ($102,800). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $119,630 median has purchasing power comparable to about $131,780 nationally. Baton Rouge, LA's BEA regional price parity is 90.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Baton Rouge, LA.
$65,980$210,880
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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