SOC 51-4041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Machinists — Slidell
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Machinists in Slidell, LA is $61,700 per year, close to the national median of $58,750 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Machinists in Slidell, LA is $61,700 per year, close to the national median of $58,750 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $48,230 and $70,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,680 and the ninetieth at $79,830.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Lake Charles records the highest median at $75,580. Of the 264 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 91st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,680 | −29.1% |
| 25th | $48,230 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $61,700 | +5.0% |
| 75th | $70,260 | +19.6% |
| 90th | $79,830 | +35.9% |
| Mean | $61,070 | +3.9% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Charles | $75,580 | 280 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $67,700 | 870 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $66,990 | 550 | |
| 4 | Monroe | $63,350 | 130 | |
| 5 | Shreveport | $60,440 | 340 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $59,830 | 980 | |
| 7 | Houma | $55,560 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Slidell run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $61,700 goes as far as $69,955 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,955US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,700 a year, 5.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,680 to $79,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lake Charles, at $75,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Machinists in Slidell, LA?
The median annual wage is $61,700, or $29.66 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,750, so pay in Slidell, LA is 5.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Slidell, LA earns more than $79,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lake Charles, at $75,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Slidell, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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