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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Industrial & Warehouse
New Orleans, LA

Machine Operator Jobs in New Orleans

Temp and flexible machine operator positions in New Orleans pay $16.00-$24.96/hr — 2% below the national average, with a cost of living 4% below the U.S. baseline.

$16-$25

Per Hour

$819

Weekly (40hrs)

96

Cost Index

CST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in New Orleans

Tourism
Hospitality
Healthcare
Logistics

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1350
Groceries$320
Transport$85
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About Machine Operator Jobs in New Orleans

Machine Operators in New Orleans earn $16.00-$24.96/hr, below the national average.

Machine Operators set up, run, and monitor manufacturing equipment to produce parts and products. They ensure machines run efficiently and products meet quality standards.

Most machine operator positions in New Orleans are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Machine Operator Pay: New Orleans vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
New Orleans, LA$16–$25/hr96$1,350
Dallas, TX$16–$24/hr93$1,450
Austin, TX$16–$27/hr103$1,600
Fort Worth, TX$16–$24/hr93$1,250
Houston, TX$16–$24/hr91$1,300
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Machine Operator in New Orleans

2.4x
Tight Budget
66
Hours to pay rent
41%
Rent / gross income
801
Monthly disposable
21% more affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in New Orleans

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,547
Est. taxes (~22%)-$780
Take-home$2,767
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,350
Groceries + transport$405
Remaining$1,012

Based on avg Machine Operator rate of $20.48/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up machines according to specifications
  • Operate and monitor production equipment
  • Perform quality checks on products
  • Troubleshoot minor machine issues
  • Document production data

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Machine operation
Technical aptitude
Quality control
Problem solving
Safety awareness
Requirements
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to read technical documents
  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Earnings Calculator for New Orleans

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25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$500
Monthly
$2,165
Yearly
$26,000
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Career Path from Machine Operator

Machine Operator

0-2 years

Senior Operator

2-4 years

Setup Technician

4-6 years

Production Supervisor

6+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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