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Machinists average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$73,690
- New Orleans$69,800
- Baton Rouge$69,030
- Slidell$61,070
- Monroe$60,420
- Lafayette$59,810
- Shreveport$58,970
- Houma$55,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $73,690 | $75,580 | $58,530 | $58,846 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $69,800 | $66,990 | $54,490 | $56,227 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $69,030 | $67,700 | $55,560 | $55,708 | 91 |
| Slidell | $61,070 | $61,700 | $48,230 | $49,804 | 93 |
| Monroe | $60,420 | $63,350 | $50,740 | $49,301 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $59,810 | $59,830 | $48,720 | $48,829 | 87 |
| Shreveport | $58,970 | $60,440 | $48,160 | $48,180 | 85 |
| Houma | $55,760 | $55,560 | $47,360 | $45,697 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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