Welder salary in New Orleans Metairie, LA

How much does a Welder make in New Orleans Metairie, LA?

Median base salary

Government data

$63,270

Median $63,270

Low $45,520High $82,600

Based on 2,000 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in New Orleans-Metairie, LA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $45,520
25th percentile: $55,470
75th percentile: $78,340
90th percentile: $82,600

Highest paying cities for Welder in LA

Baton Rouge, LA$78,170a year
Lake Charles, LA$72,920a year
Alexandria, LA$64,490a year
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$63,610a year
New Orleans-Metairie, LA$63,270a year
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA$60,810a year
Hammond, LA$58,490a year
Lafayette, LA$57,750a year

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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