Machinists Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $50,320 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $70,010
Employed locally 160
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $44,360
    50th (median)
    $50,320
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $70,010

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,130
    Production Workers, All Other $36,720
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northeast Louisiana is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northeast Louisiana is 10.4% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,360.