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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$69,930
- Lake Charles$65,620
- New Orleans$62,920
- Hammond$57,960
- Slidell$57,730
- Shreveport$57,710
- Alexandria$55,860
- Lafayette$55,690
- Monroe$54,160
- Houma$54,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $69,930 | $74,240 | $62,460 | $56,314 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $65,620 | $67,990 | $59,470 | $53,323 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $62,920 | $62,450 | $50,820 | $51,235 | 93 |
| Hammond | $57,960 | $57,910 | $49,060 | $47,398 | 84 |
| Slidell | $57,730 | $58,750 | $46,420 | $47,220 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $57,710 | $59,720 | $45,450 | $47,205 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $55,860 | $57,470 | $46,640 | $45,774 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $55,690 | $57,930 | $45,200 | $45,642 | 87 |
| Monroe | $54,160 | $55,670 | $45,020 | $44,459 | 84 |
| Houma | $54,080 | $55,240 | $47,510 | $44,397 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state
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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 47-2152.
- 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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