Sheet Metal Workers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $24.19 an hour ($50,320 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($61,800). Louisiana ranks 41st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| 25% of workers | $17.86 | $37,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.19 | $50,320 |
| 75% of workers | $29.45 | $61,250 |
| 90% of workers | $37.40 | $77,790 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $56,820 | 110 |
| Lake Charles | $55,580 | 80 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $54,430 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge | $52,750 | 250 |
| Lafayette | $52,090 | 100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $47,030 | 310 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sheet metal workers
- 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: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $49,920 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $49,120 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $47,340 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $68,830 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $48,280 |
| Construction Laborers | $38,230 |
| Electricians | $61,540 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,680 |
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