Machinists Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $54,890 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.39
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $73,010
Employed locally 640
National median $56,150

Compare Machinists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Houma, LA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Machinists
in
Houma, LA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $47,610
    50th (median)
    $54,890
    75th
    $61,240
    90th
    $73,010

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 85% Median Machinists salary is 15% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $72,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Grand Island, NE $65,250
    Lake Charles, LA $64,680
    Flagstaff, AZ $64,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,450

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,580
    Production Workers, All Other $38,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,940
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $48,180
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Houma, LA is $26.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Houma, LA is 2.2% below 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,610.