How much does a loading and moving machine operator make in Louisiana?
$48,670a year
Median yearly pay for loading and moving machine operators in Louisiana. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.40
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,930Median: $48,670Highest 10%: $72,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| Median | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| 75th | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 90th | $72,360 | $34.79 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for loading and moving machine operators.
| 14. Michigan | $59,310 |
| 15. Missouri | $52,040 |
| 16. Georgia | $50,380 |
| 17. Louisiana | $48,670 |
| 18. Iowa | $48,490 |
| 19. Texas | $47,310 |
| 20. Oklahoma | $44,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $23.40 ($48,670 a year).
Do loading and moving machine operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $48,670 against $74,500 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for loading and moving machine operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 17 of 20 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays loading and moving machine operators the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $47,910 a year.
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.