The median annual wage for Machinists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $61,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,020.
Pay spans roughly $42,180 at the 10th percentile to $90,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.60 per hour. An estimated 670 people work as machinists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $61,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.60 |
| 10th percentile | $42,180 |
| 90th percentile | $90,530 |
| Employment | 670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.