Machinists Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Machinists in Louisiana earn a median salary of $58,050 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.4% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 4,870 machinists are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $50,320 to $64,680 depending on location.
$58,050
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$64,680
Highest paying metro
$50,320
Lowest paying metro
4,870
Employed in Louisiana
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Machinists salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $64,680 | $53,630 | $79,710 | 180 |
| New Orleans, LA | $61,560 | $50,190 | $73,200 | 670 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $61,490 | $49,180 | $74,140 | 820 |
| Slidell, LA | $60,150 | $47,830 | $64,040 | 160 |
| Monroe, LA | $59,860 | $49,190 | $66,040 | 130 |
| Hammond, LA | $59,490 | $45,820 | $60,800 | 70 |
| Central Louisiana | $59,060 | $46,360 | $61,250 | 170 |
| Shreveport, LA | $58,920 | $50,880 | $65,880 | 330 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $56,840 | $47,170 | $62,610 | 430 |
| Alexandria, LA | $55,640 | $47,840 | $63,130 | 60 |
| Houma, LA | $54,890 | $47,610 | $61,240 | 640 |
| Lafayette, LA | $51,750 | $47,510 | $61,420 | 1,050 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $50,320 | $44,360 | $63,010 | 160 |