Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary
in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $47,280–$71,790
- vs U.S. median
- +11%
- Metro rank
- #71 of 380
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in the Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $59,510 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% above the U.S. median of $53,750 and 4% below the LA statewide median of $62,250. It ranks #71 of 380 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $78,170 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $72,920 |
| Alexandria, LA | $64,490 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $63,610 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $63,270 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $60,810 |
| Lafayette, LA | $57,750 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $56,990 |
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Questions
What is the average Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $59,510 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $47,280 and $71,790. The 10th percentile is $36,050 and the 90th is $77,190.
Is Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers?
That is 11% above the U.S. median of $53,750 and 4% below the LA statewide median of $62,250. It ranks #71 of 380 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make an hour in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
About $28.61 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $59,510 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.73–$34.51 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.