Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $60,820 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $79,960
Employed locally 300
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $47,390
    50th (median)
    $60,820
    75th
    $78,190
    90th
    $79,960

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,460
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,120
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $49,340
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $29,120
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Southwest Louisiana is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Southwest Louisiana is 4.6% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,390.