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Machinist Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$29.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,824/year ($4,152/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,640 Machinist jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Machinist salary of $61,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,824 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,153 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,675 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,458 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,824 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,152 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Louisiana?
- The median Machinist salary in Louisiana is $61,110 per year ($29.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,030 and $75,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $61,110, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $49,824 per year ($4,152 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 4,640 Machinist jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.