Boilermakers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for boilermakers is $35.57 an hour ($73,980 a year). About 1,220 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($76,410). Louisiana ranks 27th of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for boilermakers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.48 | $63,390 |
| 25% of workers | $31.68 | $65,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.57 | $73,980 |
| 75% of workers | $36.04 | $74,960 |
| 90% of workers | $37.16 | $77,290 |
Boilermakers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $77,290 | 120 |
| Baton Rouge | $74,730 | 680 |
| Lafayette | $70,720 | 110 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for boilermakers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $43,960 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $62,250 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,680 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $49,120 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $37,380 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $68,830 |
| Millwrights | $66,080 |
| Construction Laborers | $38,230 |
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