Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $62,250 | $53,934 | +15% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.93 | $25.93 | +15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $70,578.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Welder in Louisiana is $62,250, or about $29.93 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Welders is $53,934. Louisiana is +15% above the national median.
Entry-level welders in Louisiana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 13,690 welder jobs on record and a median salary of $62,250, Louisiana offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, welders rank 244 of the 679 occupations reported in Louisiana — higher than 64% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Gas Plant Operators at $108,350, Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers at $106,640, Power Plant Operators at $101,170 — all figures are median annual wages for Louisiana.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Louisiana levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 92.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, welders rank 244 of the 679 occupations reported in Louisiana — higher than 64% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Louisiana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Plant Operators | $108,350 | $800 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $106,640 | $3,490 |
| Power Plant Operators | $101,170 | $370 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $100,060 | $3,400 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $78,580 | $6,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $77,520 | $9,350 |
Louisiana levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 92.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 679 occupations in Louisiana.