Machinists Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $60,150 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $39,930
90th percentile $79,010
Employed locally 160
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,930
    25th
    $47,830
    50th (median)
    $60,150
    75th
    $64,040
    90th
    $79,010

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 76% Median Machinists salary is 24% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $61,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,220
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,250
    Bakers $28,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Slidell, LA is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.38 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Slidell, LA is 7.1% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,930 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,830.