First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Louisiana
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Louisiana have a median of $75,550 a year, below the national $79,860 (−5%); the state ranks 45th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 66% more than the median across all occupations in Louisiana ($45,520). Among neighbouring states, Texas pays more (up to $76,760 in Texas) and Arkansas and Mississippi pay less (down to $70,900 in Mississippi). Louisiana employs 10,490 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 5.42 per 1,000 jobs, the 22nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.37 means the occupation is more concentrated in Louisiana than nationally.
Louisiana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Louisiana | Hourly | $22.61 | $28.21 | $36.32 | $48.24 | $61.98 | $39.51 | 10,490 | 5.42 | 1.37 |
| Annual | $47,020 | $58,670 | $75,550 | $100,340 | $128,920 | $82,180 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.85 | $30.14 | $38.39 | $48.73 | $60.96 | $40.97 | 617,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,600 | $62,690 | $79,860 | $101,360 | $126,790 | $85,220 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 45th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 22nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.37
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.42
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Louisiana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Louisiana
10 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Louisiana publish a row for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $45.33 | $94,280 | $48,990 | $166,500 | 690 | 6.75 | 1.70 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $37.87 | $78,770 | $50,740 | $133,250 | 2,230 | 5.44 | 1.37 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37.33 | $77,640 | $49,000 | $131,720 | 2,180 | 4.89 | 1.23 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $36.66 | $76,250 | $48,580 | $128,040 | 990 | 6.10 | 1.53 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $35.17 | $73,150 | $45,060 | $122,620 | 380 | 3.83 | 0.97 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $32.99 | $68,620 | $47,190 | $117,100 | 510 | 6.13 | 1.54 |
| Lafayette, LA | $32.99 | $68,620 | $42,630 | $111,940 | 830 | 4.63 | 1.16 |
| Alexandria, LA | $32.60 | $67,800 | $45,770 | $107,080 | 400 | 6.62 | 1.67 |
| Hammond, LA | $30.72 | $63,900 | $45,210 | $106,620 | 230 | 4.86 | 1.22 |
| Monroe, LA | $29.60 | $61,570 | $36,480 | $122,900 | 530 | 6.06 | 1.53 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $35.90 | $74,670 | $42,560 | $119,140 | 460 | 5.80 | 1.46 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $30.98 | $64,440 | $43,670 | $106,930 | 420 | 5.35 | 1.35 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $30.97 | $64,420 | $42,560 | $120,150 | 320 | 5.07 | 1.28 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $36.32 | $75,550 | 10,490 | 1.37 |
| Arkansas | $34.36 | $71,460 | 7,590 | 1.47 |
| Mississippi | $34.09 | $70,900 | 6,930 | 1.50 |
| Texas | $36.90 | $76,760 | 75,340 | 1.35 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (every state ranked) and the Louisiana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Louisiana estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.