How much does a helpers--pipelayer make in Louisiana?
$37,380a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--pipelayers in Louisiana. That is $17.97 an hour or $3,115 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.97
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,780Median: $37,380Highest 10%: $48,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,780 | $14.32 | |
| 25th | $34,550 | $16.61 | |
| Median | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 75th | $45,190 | $21.73 | |
| 90th | $48,660 | $23.39 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $39,700 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,310 |
| Slidell, LA | $38,310 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $36,800 |
| Alexandria, LA | $36,720 |
| Shreveport, LA | $36,280 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,010 |
| Houma, LA | $34,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--pipelayers.
| 41. Alabama | $37,440 |
| 42. Mississippi | $37,440 |
| 43. Vermont | $37,440 |
| 44. Louisiana | $37,380 |
| 45. South Dakota | $36,500 |
| 46. Delaware | $36,070 |
| 47. West Virginia | $35,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--pipelayer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $17.97 ($37,380 a year).
Do helpers--pipelayers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $37,380 against $42,360 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for helpers--pipelayer pay?
Louisiana ranks 44 of 48 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays helpers--pipelayers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $39,700 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.