How much does a machinist make in Lafayette?
$59,830a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $28.76 an hour or $4,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.76
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,470Median: $59,830Highest 10%: $80,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| Median | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| 75th | $74,630 | $35.88 | |
| 90th | $80,970 | $38.93 |
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 |
| Houma, LA | $55,560 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $28.76 ($59,830 a year).
Do machinists make more in Lafayette than the national average?
Yes: $59,830 against $58,750 nationally, 2% more.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $61,110, so Lafayette pays 2% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for machinist pay?
108 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,970 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.