Machinists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $56,840 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $37,670
90th percentile $71,180
Employed locally 430
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,670
    25th
    $47,170
    50th (median)
    $56,840
    75th
    $62,610
    90th
    $71,180

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other$28,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,850
    Helpers--Production Workers$33,340
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$28,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwest Louisiana is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 1.2% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,670 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,170.