How much does a machinist make in Baton Rouge?
$67,700a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $32.55 an hour or $5,642 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.55
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,930Median: $67,700Highest 10%: $87,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 25th | $55,560 | $26.71 | |
| Median | $67,700 | $32.55 | |
| 75th | $84,990 | $40.86 | |
| 90th | $87,200 | $41.92 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Lake Charles, LA | $75,580 |
| New Orleans, LA | $66,990 |
| Monroe, LA | $63,350 |
| Slidell, LA | $61,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $60,440 |
| Lafayette, LA | $59,830 |
| Houma, LA | $55,560 |
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Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $32.55 ($67,700 a year).
Do machinists make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
Yes: $67,700 against $58,750 nationally, 15% more.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $61,110, so Baton Rouge pays 11% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for machinist pay?
19 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,200 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.