How much does a machinist make in Louisiana?
$61,110a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Louisiana. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.38
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,930Median: $61,110Highest 10%: $84,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| 25th | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| Median | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 75th | $75,170 | $36.14 | |
| 90th | $84,930 | $40.83 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Houma, LA | $55,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 14. Virginia | $61,290 |
| 15. Utah | $61,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $61,140 |
| 17. Louisiana | $61,110 |
| 18. Arizona | $61,080 |
| 19. Montana | $60,920 |
| 20. New York | $60,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.38 ($61,110 a year).
Do machinists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $61,110 against $58,750 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for machinist pay?
Louisiana ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays machinists the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $75,580 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.