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How much does a welder make in Houma?

$56,990a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area. That is $27.40 an hour or $4,749 a month.

Hourly
$27.40
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
117 of 382
Jobs in the area
1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,000Median: $56,990Highest 10%: $74,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,000$19.23
25th$49,680$23.88
Median$56,990$27.40
75th$61,290$29.47
90th$74,580$35.86

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for welders.

Baton Rouge, LA$78,170
Lake Charles, LA$72,920
Alexandria, LA$64,490
Shreveport, LA$63,610
New Orleans, LA$63,270
Slidell, LA$60,810
Hammond, LA$58,490
Lafayette, LA$57,750
Monroe, LA$51,870
Welder salary in Louisiana Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Houma

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,320
Inspector$59,870
Machinist$55,560
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,160
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$46,380
Production Worker$45,410
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$45,110
Cutting$42,630
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,800
Helpers--Production Worker$36,830
Salaries for every job in Houma, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Houma?

The median hourly pay in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area is $27.40 ($56,990 a year).

Do welders make more in Houma than the national average?

Yes: $56,990 against $53,750 nationally, 6% more.

How does Houma compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $62,250, so Houma pays 8% less.

Where does Houma rank for welder pay?

117 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Houma?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,580 or more.

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.