Mechanical Drafters Salary in Louisiana

Mechanical drafters in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $84,980 a year) and the least in Lafayette ($70,060), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical drafters average at $86,680 and the median at $77,730 for 420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,060.

Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$84,980
Baton Rouge$82,960
Lafayette$70,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$84,980	$79,130	$62,100	$66,450	93
Baton Rouge	$82,960	$77,720	$58,460	$65,090	91
Lafayette	$70,060	$61,240	$54,450	$56,402	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Drafters salary in other states

Mechanical Drafters salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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