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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary in Louisiana

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in Louisiana make a median of $42,230 a year, or about $20.3 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$42K
Median annual
$20.3/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$64K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $42K get you in Louisiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,892/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,191/mo
Rent as % of take-home41.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$48,385/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,701/mo

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U.S. employed: 150
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana

Bar chart showing Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $37,030, median $42,230, 75th percentile $58,510, 90th percentile $63,540. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$37KMedian$42K75th$59K90th$64K
Bar chart showing Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $37,030, median $42,230, 75th percentile $58,510, 90th percentile $63,540. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics make in Louisiana?

The median is $42,230 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics can clear $63,540. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $42K enough to live in Louisiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,892/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 41.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics salary go in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics salary is worth about $48,385 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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