How much does a machinist make in Houma?
$55,560a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area. That is $26.71 an hour or $4,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.71
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 212 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,150Median: $55,560Highest 10%: $76,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 25th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| Median | $55,560 | $26.71 | |
| 75th | $63,040 | $30.31 | |
| 90th | $76,080 | $36.58 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Lake Charles, LA | $75,580 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $67,700 |
| New Orleans, LA | $66,990 |
| Monroe, LA | $63,350 |
| Slidell, LA | $61,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $60,440 |
| Lafayette, LA | $59,830 |
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Salaries for every job in Houma, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Houma?
The median hourly pay in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area is $26.71 ($55,560 a year).
Do machinists make more in Houma than the national average?
No: $55,560 against $58,750 nationally, 5% less.
How does Houma compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $61,110, so Houma pays 9% less.
Where does Houma rank for machinist pay?
212 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Houma?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,080 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.