How much does a plumber make in Louisiana?
$63,680a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Louisiana. That is $30.62 an hour or $5,307 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.62
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,120Median: $63,680Highest 10%: $79,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 25th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| Median | $63,680 | $30.62 | |
| 75th | $74,870 | $36.00 | |
| 90th | $79,540 | $38.24 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $74,240 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $67,990 |
| New Orleans, LA | $62,450 |
| Shreveport, LA | $59,720 |
| Slidell, LA | $58,750 |
| Lafayette, LA | $57,930 |
| Hammond, LA | $57,910 |
| Alexandria, LA | $57,470 |
| Monroe, LA | $55,670 |
| Houma, LA | $55,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 24. Kentucky | $64,160 |
| 25. Maine | $64,000 |
| 26. Iowa | $63,890 |
| 27. Louisiana | $63,680 |
| 28. North Dakota | $63,560 |
| 29. Ohio | $63,330 |
| 30. Colorado | $63,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $30.62 ($63,680 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $63,680 against $63,800 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for plumber pay?
Louisiana ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays plumbers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $74,240 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.