Machinists Salary in Louisiana
Machinists in Louisiana earn a median of $61,110 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($58,750)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,640
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,930; the top 10% earn over $84,930. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $80,010.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,800 median in Louisiana
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,650 median in Louisiana
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,260 median in Louisiana
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,870 median in Louisiana
Machinists pay in Louisiana
How much do machinists make in Louisiana?
The median is $61,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,930 and the top 10% earn over $84,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for machinists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $58,750). Living costs are not included.