Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $60,320 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $29,780
90th percentile $80,880
Employed locally 60
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,780
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $78,740
    90th
    $80,880

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,460
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,120
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $49,340
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $29,120
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Southwest Louisiana is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Southwest Louisiana is 0.3% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $29,780 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.