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Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Louisiana earned a median of $60,260 a year ($28.97 an hour) in May 2025, 7% below the national median of $64,520; 7,410 were employed there, ranking #49 of 52 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $60,260 | $64,520 |
| Mean annual wage | $62,800 | $68,460 |
| Median hourly wage | $28.97 | $31.02 |
| 10th percentile | $37,790 | $46,120 |
| 25th percentile | $47,470 | $55,010 |
| 75th percentile | $74,690 | $78,780 |
| 90th percentile | $88,490 | $95,170 |
| Employment | 7,410 | 439,640 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.83 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.35 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.