Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $23.62 an hour ($49,120 a year). About 2,520 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($51,330). Louisiana ranks 31st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.77 | $22,400 |
| 25% of workers | $18.30 | $38,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.62 | $49,120 |
| 75% of workers | $28.13 | $58,510 |
| 90% of workers | $31.55 | $65,630 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $58,410 | 770 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $55,550 | 340 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $46,380 | 410 |
| Lafayette | $43,830 | 370 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $29,770 | 70 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for structural metal fabricators and fitters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6.2% over ten years, declining · about 4,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $62,250 |
| Boilermakers | $73,980 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $68,830 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $50,320 |
| Millwrights | $66,080 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $45,070 |
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