Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Louisiana
Median Annual Salary
$49,650
$23.87/hr
Salary Range
$36,410 – $73,400
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
7,230
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$54,560
real purchasing power
15.4% below the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$36,410 (entry)$49,650 (median)$73,400 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $56,650 | 2,220 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $51,430 | 1,330 |
| Lake Charles | $49,880 | 340 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $49,650 | 750 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $49,500 | 470 |
| Hammond | $48,950 | 80 |
| Lafayette | $48,110 | 380 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $47,040 | 190 |
| Monroe | $46,360 | 250 |
| Alexandria | $45,660 | 240 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.