Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $63,830 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.69
10th percentile $43,530
90th percentile $79,540
Employed locally 260
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,530
    25th
    $49,620
    50th (median)
    $63,830
    75th
    $70,320
    90th
    $79,540

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 81% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 19% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420
    Alaska $86,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,180
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $80,090
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,880

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,880
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,300
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,010
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,300
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $90,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Slidell, LA is $30.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.41 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Slidell, LA is 0.1% above 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $43,530 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,620.