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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Louisiana

In Louisiana, engine and other machine assemblers earn $44,450 at the median, or about $21.37 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $67K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$44K
Median annual
$21.37/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$67K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $44K get you in Louisiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,034/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,191/mo
Rent as % of take-home39.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$50,928/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,843/mo

About engine and other machine assemblers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 38,420
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana

Bar chart showing Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $37,810, 25th percentile $40,310, median $44,450, 75th percentile $59,810, 90th percentile $66,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$40KMedian$44K75th$60K90th$67K
Bar chart showing Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $37,810, 25th percentile $40,310, median $44,450, 75th percentile $59,810, 90th percentile $66,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level engine and other machine assemblers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $67K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do engine and other machine assemblers make in Louisiana?

The median is $44,450 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,810, and experienced engine and other machine assemblers can clear $66,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $44K enough to live in Louisiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,034/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 39.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a engine and other machine assemblers salary go in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median engine and other machine assemblers salary is worth about $50,928 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do engine and other machine assemblers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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