How much does a Mechanical Estimator make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Estimator in Lafayette, LA is $82,970. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,179 to a high of $109,000, with most professionals earning between $73,658 and $96,595.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Mechanical Estimator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Estimator in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Mechanical Estimator ranges from $73,658 to $96,595 with the average base salary of $82,970. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,086 to $99,943 with the average total cash compensation of $85,122.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $82,970 $73,658 - $96,595
Bonus $2,152 $1,428 - $3,348
Total Pay $85,122 $75,086 - $99,943
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,226 - $96,029 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,407 - $101,512 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,023 - $101,009 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,483 - $98,989 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,392 - $93,624 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,015 - $100,999 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

Lafayette, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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