Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Slidell, LA

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

Median annual salary $46,770 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $77,600
Employed locally 40
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $41,280
    50th (median)
    $46,770
    75th
    $60,960
    90th
    $77,600

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 59% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,470
    Baton Rouge, LA $77,920

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,880
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,300
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,010
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,300
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Slidell, LA is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Slidell, LA is 22.7% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Slidell?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,280.