How much does a welder make in Lafayette?
$57,750a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $27.76 an hour or $4,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.76
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,110Median: $57,750Highest 10%: $76,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| 25th | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| Median | $57,750 | $27.76 | |
| 75th | $64,630 | $31.07 | |
| 90th | $76,030 | $36.55 |
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 |
| Houma, LA | $56,990 |
| Monroe, LA | $51,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $27.76 ($57,750 a year).
Do welders make more in Lafayette than the national average?
Yes: $57,750 against $53,750 nationally, 7% more.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $62,250, so Lafayette pays 7% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for welder pay?
100 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,030 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.