How much does a machinist make in Monroe?
$63,350a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $30.46 an hour or $5,279 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.46
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,780Median: $63,350Highest 10%: $77,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,780 | $19.13 | |
| 25th | $50,740 | $24.39 | |
| Median | $63,350 | $30.46 | |
| 75th | $68,480 | $32.92 | |
| 90th | $77,330 | $37.18 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Lake Charles, LA | $75,580 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $67,700 |
| New Orleans, LA | $66,990 |
| Slidell, LA | $61,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $60,440 |
| Lafayette, LA | $59,830 |
| Houma, LA | $55,560 |
Related jobs in Monroe
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Salaries for every job in Monroe, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $30.46 ($63,350 a year).
Do machinists make more in Monroe than the national average?
Yes: $63,350 against $58,750 nationally, 8% more.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $61,110, so Monroe pays 4% more.
Where does Monroe rank for machinist pay?
36 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,330 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.