Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $17.97 an hour ($37,380 a year). About 2,010 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($42,360). Louisiana ranks 44th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.32 | $29,780 |
| 25% of workers | $16.61 | $34,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.97 | $37,380 |
| 75% of workers | $21.73 | $45,190 |
| 90% of workers | $23.40 | $48,660 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $39,700 | 380 |
| Baton Rouge | $38,310 | 600 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $38,310 | 150 |
| Lake Charles | $36,800 | 170 |
| Alexandria | $36,720 | 70 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $36,280 | 170 |
| Monroe | $35,010 | 70 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $34,500 | 120 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
- 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: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,680 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $36,160 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $38,570 |
| Boilermakers | $73,980 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $40,900 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $39,960 |
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