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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$41,370
- Baton Rouge$40,650
- Shreveport$39,430
- Slidell$38,310
- Alexandria$37,610
- Lake Charles$37,020
- Houma$35,410
- Monroe$34,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $41,370 | $39,700 | $36,060 | $34,566 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $40,650 | $38,310 | $34,550 | $34,009 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $39,430 | $36,280 | $34,130 | $33,065 | 85 |
| Slidell | $38,310 | $38,310 | $35,790 | $32,199 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $37,610 | $36,720 | $33,680 | $31,658 | 86 |
| Lake Charles | $37,020 | $36,800 | $32,910 | $31,201 | 86 |
| Houma | $35,410 | $34,500 | $29,780 | $29,956 | 85 |
| Monroe | $34,890 | $35,010 | $29,950 | $29,554 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3015.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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