Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator, Metal and Plastic Salary in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, Louisiana

The annual salary statistics of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, Louisiana is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2019 and published in April 2020 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, Louisiana

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$23,570
25th Percentile Wage
$32,390
50th Percentile Wage
$43,340
75th Percentile Wage
$54,130
90th Percentile Wage
$61,080

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, Louisiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $61,080. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $43,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $23,570.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$43,340
1.52% 17.21%
2016
$42,680
10.52% -
2015
$38,190
-6.94% -
2014
$40,840
5.09% -
2013
$38,760
7.43% -
2012
$35,880
- -

Table 2. Compare Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator, Metal and Plastic Salary in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux with Other Louisiana Cities

From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $43,340 in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux is in the middle of salary range for computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in state of Louisiana. In comparison, the annual salary of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux is 39.4 percent (39.4%) lower than that in the highest paying New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner and 35.0 percent (35.0%) higher than that in the lowest paying Natchitoches nonmetropolitan area.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner
$71,490
Lafayette
$49,170
Winnsboro nonmetropolitan area
$44,590
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux
$43,340
Lake Charles
$43,200
Shreveport-Bossier City
$42,540
Baton Rouge
$42,400
New Iberia nonmetropolitan area
$29,670
Natchitoches nonmetropolitan area
$28,170

See also: Top paying jobs in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, Louisiana.