Boilermakers Salary in Louisiana

Boilermakers in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $75,120 a year) and the least in Lafayette ($71,030), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the boilermakers average at $71,540 and the median at $73,980 for 1,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $80,090.

Boilermakers average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$75,120
Baton Rouge$72,070
Lafayette$71,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$75,120	$77,290	$74,480	$59,810	93
Baton Rouge	$72,070	$74,730	$66,940	$57,755	91
Lafayette	$71,030	$70,720	$70,720	$57,055	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Boilermakers salary in other states

Boilermakers salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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