Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #39 of 49 · LA
7.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,990 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $40,870
Employment 760
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,730P25 $37,660 Median $40,870P75 $48,900P90 $60,960
About 80% of cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Louisiana earn between $35,730 and $60,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Louisiana is $44,990, about 7.1% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,890 | $50,380 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,240 | $47,160 | 310 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,380 | $47,290 | 40 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $42,630 | $42,840 | 50 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $35,730 | $42,290 | 110 |