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How much does a welder make in Slidell?

$60,810a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.

Hourly
$29.24
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
49 of 382
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,960Median: $60,810Highest 10%: $75,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,960$14.88
25th$46,390$22.30
Median$60,810$29.24
75th$63,280$30.42
90th$75,390$36.25

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
Hammond, LA$58,490
Lafayette, LA$57,750
Houma, LA$56,990
Monroe, LA$51,870
Welder salary in Louisiana Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Slidell

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production Worker$63,070
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,060
Machinist$61,700
Inspector$50,240
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,260
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,340
Printing Press Operator$38,130
Helpers--Production Worker$34,510
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$29,770
Food Processing Worker$28,970
Salaries for every job in Slidell, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Slidell?

The median hourly pay in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area is $29.24 ($60,810 a year).

Do welders make more in Slidell than the national average?

Yes: $60,810 against $53,750 nationally, 13% more.

How does Slidell compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $62,250, so Slidell pays 2% less.

Where does Slidell rank for welder pay?

49 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Slidell?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,390 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.