Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,870 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $76,030
Employed locally 100
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $47,000
    50th (median)
    $58,870
    75th
    $68,750
    90th
    $76,030

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,000
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $61,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,850
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,800
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $45,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Northeast Louisiana is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Northeast Louisiana is 7.7% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,000.