Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in Louisiana
$62,460avg. a year
$30.03 an hour · 4,270 employed
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Louisiana earn an average of $62,460 a year. That is $6,780 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $69,240. The best-paying metro area is Lake Charles, LA at $67,970.
$62,260Median pay
$30.03Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#44Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Louisiana metro areas
Average pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
1410 jobs
Lake Charles, LA
$67,970
$32.68 an hour
2530 jobs
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
$63,670
$30.61 an hour
3920 jobs
Lafayette, LA
$63,580
$30.57 an hour
4300 jobs
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
$63,120
$30.35 an hour
5100 jobs
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
$62,410
$30.01 an hour
6890 jobs
Baton Rouge, LA
$61,500
$29.57 an hour
740 jobs
Hammond, LA
$60,910
$29.29 an hour
8260 jobs
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
$59,270
$28.50 an hour
990 jobs
Alexandria, LA
$55,760
$26.81 an hour
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in Louisiana, charted
Pay over time
Louisiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Louisiana mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Louisiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,240 | $33.29 |
| Louisiana | $62,460 | $30.03 |
| Texas | $65,140 | $31.32 |
| Arkansas | $58,960 | $28.35 |
| Mississippi | $57,720 | $27.75 |
Related jobs in Louisiana
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,650
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,930
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,020
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54,210
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80,420
- Tire Repairers and Changers$33,660
Average pay, Louisiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make in Louisiana?
The average is $62,460 a year, and the median is $62,260. That is $6,780 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $69,240.
What is the hourly wage in Louisiana?
$30.03 an hour on average; the median is $29.93.
Where in Louisiana do they earn the most?
Lake Charles, LA ($67,970), followed by New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($63,670). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Alexandria, LA ($55,760).
How does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana ranks #44 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3042. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.