How much does a welder make in Monroe?
$51,870a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $24.94 an hour or $4,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.94
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 200 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,250Median: $51,870Highest 10%: $70,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,250 | $20.31 | |
| 25th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| Median | $51,870 | $24.94 | |
| 75th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| 90th | $70,660 | $33.97 |
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 |
| Houma, LA | $56,990 |
Related jobs in Monroe
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Salaries for every job in Monroe, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $24.94 ($51,870 a year).
Do welders make more in Monroe than the national average?
No: $51,870 against $53,750 nationally, 3% less.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $62,250, so Monroe pays 17% less.
Where does Monroe rank for welder pay?
200 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,660 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.