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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$72,430
- Lake Charles$68,670
- New Orleans$65,370
- Shreveport$62,780
- Alexandria$62,310
- Hammond$58,750
- Lafayette$57,600
- Slidell$56,410
- Houma$56,400
- Monroe$54,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $72,430 | $78,170 | $61,170 | $57,998 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $68,670 | $72,920 | $59,540 | $55,465 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $65,370 | $63,270 | $55,470 | $53,130 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $62,780 | $63,610 | $50,590 | $51,127 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $62,310 | $64,490 | $53,690 | $50,763 | 86 |
| Hammond | $58,750 | $58,490 | $49,310 | $48,009 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $57,600 | $57,750 | $49,890 | $47,120 | 87 |
| Slidell | $56,410 | $60,810 | $46,390 | $46,199 | 93 |
| Houma | $56,400 | $56,990 | $49,680 | $46,192 | 85 |
| Monroe | $54,450 | $51,870 | $47,340 | $44,683 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in other states
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 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 51-4121.
- 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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