Salary guide, May 2025
Machinist A pay in Louisiana
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Louisiana was $61,110 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,030 and $75,170.
The Louisiana median is $2,360 above the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
Machinist A is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about louisiana?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,930 | $49,030 | $61,110 | $75,170 | $84,930 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.20 | $23.57 | $29.38 | $36.14 | $40.83 |
BLS estimated 4,640 workers employed in this occupation in Louisiana. Location quotient: 1.3.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,200 | $47,570 | $58,750 | $67,700 | $80,010 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.85 | $22.87 | $28.24 | $32.55 | $38.47 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $47,870 | $58,710 | $65,940 |
| May 2025 | $49,030 | $61,110 | $75,170 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, Louisiana. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $67,700 | $55,560 to $84,990 |
| Lafayette, LA | $59,830 | $48,720 to $74,630 |
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