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How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Slidell?

$61,730a year

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area. That is $29.68 an hour or $5,144 a month.

Hourly
$29.68
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
277 of 391
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,710Median: $61,730Highest 10%: $75,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,710$18.13
25th$47,070$22.63
Median$61,730$29.68
75th$69,400$33.37
90th$75,740$36.41

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics.

Baton Rouge, LA$62,030
New Orleans, LA$61,560
Shreveport, LA$61,450
Houma, LA$60,160
Lake Charles, LA$59,870
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 Slidell

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$90,690
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$73,150
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$60,750
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,130
Heating$57,320
Computer$48,630
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$47,350
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,260
Installation$47,140
Maintenance and Repair Worker$38,940
Salaries for every job in Slidell, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make an hour in Slidell?

The median hourly pay in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area is $29.68 ($61,730 a year).

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

No: $61,730 against $64,520 nationally, 4% less.

How does Slidell compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $60,260, so Slidell pays 2% more.

Where does Slidell rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?

277 of 391 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,740 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.