Engineering Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median mechanical engineer salary in Shreveport, LA is $81,864 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$81,864
vs State Avg
$-5,778
vs National
$-14,446
Cost of Living
85%

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level mechanical engineer earns around $55,250, while experienced professionals earn up to $117,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,250
$-9,750 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$81,600
$-14,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$117,300
$-20,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $53,890
25th Percentile $66,980
Median (50th) $81,864
75th Percentile $101,660
90th Percentile $124,270

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$94,384
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$88,605
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$84,753
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$82,827
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Mechanical Engineer in Shreveport

Education

Most mechanical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Shreveport and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SolidWorks/CADThermodynamicsFEAManufacturingMaterials SciencePE License

Job Outlook

Nationally, mechanical engineer employment is projected to grow 2% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Shreveport may vary based on local industry and population growth.