SOC 49-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians — Louisiana
Louisiana · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Louisiana is $79,780 per year, close to the national median of $79,870 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Louisiana is $79,780 per year, close to the national median of $79,870 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $65,190 and $91,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,840 and the ninetieth at $107,830.
The area has 1,150 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Louisiana ranks number 23rd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lafayette records the highest median at $87,630. Of the 679 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 139th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $65,190 | −18.4% |
| Median (50th) | $79,780 | −0.1% |
| 75th | $91,020 | +14.0% |
| 90th | $107,830 | +35.0% |
| Mean | $80,420 | +0.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $87,630 | 240 | |
| 2 | Hammond | $87,170 | 40 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $82,160 | 240 | |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | $80,820 | 80 | |
| 5 | Lake Charles | $77,870 | 100 | |
| 6 | Houma | $77,480 | 100 | |
| 7 | Shreveport | $77,270 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $79,780 goes as far as $90,454 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,454US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,780 a year, 0.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,840 to $107,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 23rd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lafayette, at $87,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $79,780, or $38.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,870, so pay in Louisiana is 0.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisiana earns more than $107,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,840 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lafayette, at $87,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,150 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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