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How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Lake Charles?

$59,870a year

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $28.78 an hour or $4,989 a month.

Hourly
$28.78
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
322 of 391
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $59,870Highest 10%: $93,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,130$17.85
25th$48,520$23.33
Median$59,870$28.78
75th$71,290$34.27
90th$93,300$44.86

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics.

Baton Rouge, LA$62,030
Slidell, LA$61,730
New Orleans, LA$61,560
Shreveport, LA$61,450
Houma, LA$60,160
Monroe, LA$59,860
Hammond, LA$57,600
Alexandria, LA$55,330
Lafayette, LA$55,290
Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in Louisiana Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Lake Charles

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$94,280
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$78,190
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$77,870
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$76,070
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,780
Maintenance Worker$62,480
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,410
Installation$55,940
Heating$47,360
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$46,210
Salaries for every job in Lake Charles, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make an hour in Lake Charles?

The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $28.78 ($59,870 a year).

Do industrial machinery mechanics make more in Lake Charles than the national average?

No: $59,870 against $64,520 nationally, 7% less.

How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $60,260, so Lake Charles pays 1% less.

Where does Lake Charles rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?

322 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make starting out in Lake Charles?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,300 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.