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Press Machine Operator Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$19.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,168/year ($2,847/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 45th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 760 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $40,870 a year — though pay ranges from $35,730 for newcomers to $60,960 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 760 Press Machine Operator jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $40,870 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 $34,168 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $40,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,724 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,127 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$851 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,168 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,847 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Louisiana?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Louisiana is $40,870 per year ($19.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,660 and $48,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $40,870, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $34,168 per year ($2,847 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 760 Press Machine Operator 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.