How much does a sheet metal worker make in Louisiana?
$50,320a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in Louisiana. That is $24.19 an hour or $4,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.19
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $50,320Highest 10%: $77,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| 75th | $61,250 | $29.45 | |
| 90th | $77,790 | $37.40 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $56,820 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $55,580 |
| Houma, LA | $54,430 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $52,750 |
| Lafayette, LA | $52,090 |
| New Orleans, LA | $47,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sheet metal workers.
| 38. Texas | $54,240 |
| 39. Virginia | $52,220 |
| 40. North Carolina | $50,730 |
| 41. Louisiana | $50,320 |
| 42. Arizona | $50,260 |
| 43. South Carolina | $49,920 |
| 44. Florida | $49,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $24.19 ($50,320 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $50,320 against $61,800 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays sheet metal workers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $56,820 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.