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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #43 of 47 · LA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of structural metal fabricators and fitterss in Louisiana earn between $22,400 and $65,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean structural metal fabricators and fitters salary in Louisiana is $48,650, about 10% below the U.S. average ($54,030). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $58,410 | $55,410 | 770 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $55,550 | $51,460 | 340 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $51,240 | $49,850 | 50 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $49,070 | $46,360 | 160 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $46,380 | $41,600 | 410 |
| Lafayette, LA | $43,830 | $44,680 | 370 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $29,770 | $37,730 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make in Louisiana?
The median structural metal fabricators and fitters salary in Louisiana is $49,120 per year (mean $48,650), and about 80% earn between $22,400 and $65,630.
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make per hour in Louisiana?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,650 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Louisiana a high-paying state for structural metal fabricators and fitters?
Louisiana ranks #43 of 47 states for structural metal fabricators and fitters pay. Its mean salary of $48,650 is about 10% below the U.S. average of $54,030.
Which metro areas in Louisiana pay structural metal fabricators and fitters the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana for structural metal fabricators and fitters are Baton Rouge, LA ($58,410), New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($55,550), Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area ($51,240), by median annual wage.
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