Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Louisiana compares
Louisiana's median is $53,080, $4,470 (7.8%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 24th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $71,880 or more and the bottom 10% under $31,330. That range is wider than the national one.
About 240 marine mechanics work in Louisiana, 1.0% of the U.S. total. That is close to the U.S. average for a workforce its size.
Pay distribution: Louisiana vs. United States
Louisiana median $53,080
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Louisiana annual | Louisiana hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,330 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $35,950 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $53,080 | $25.52 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $60,090 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $71,880 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $51,850 | $24.93 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Louisiana
How much does a marine mechanic make in Louisiana?
The median is $53,080 a year, or $25.52 an hour (May 2025). The average is $51,850.
Is Louisiana a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 24th of 50, 7.8% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Louisiana?
About 240.