Machinists Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $58,920 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.33
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $75,900
Employed locally 330
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $50,880
    50th (median)
    $58,920
    75th
    $65,880
    90th
    $75,900

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 108% Median Machinists salary is 8% above 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 Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $47,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,150
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,520
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,990
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $87,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Shreveport, LA is $28.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Shreveport, LA is 4.9% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,880.