How much does a boilermaker make in Louisiana?
$73,980a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in Louisiana. That is $35.57 an hour or $6,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.57
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,390Median: $73,980Highest 10%: $77,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| 25th | $65,890 | $31.68 | |
| Median | $73,980 | $35.57 | |
| 75th | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| 90th | $77,290 | $37.16 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $77,290 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $74,730 |
| Lafayette, LA | $70,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for boilermakers.
| 24. Texas | $75,750 |
| 25. South Carolina | $74,840 |
| 26. Kentucky | $74,810 |
| 27. Louisiana | $73,980 |
| 28. Kansas | $72,170 |
| 29. Florida | $69,790 |
| 30. Virginia | $67,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $35.57 ($73,980 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $73,980 against $76,410 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for boilermaker pay?
Louisiana ranks 27 of 37 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays boilermakers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $77,290 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.