Machinists Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $59,060 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $36,840
90th percentile $70,170
Employed locally 170
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,840
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $59,060
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $70,170

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,770
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$37,280
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44,200
    Woodworkers, All Other$45,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Central Louisiana is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Central Louisiana is 5.2% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.