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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Louisiana

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Louisiana earn a median of $62,250 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$62,250
vs. U.S. median
+16% ($53,750)
Rank among states
8 of 51
Jobs in the state
13,690

Pay range in Louisiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,810; the top 10% earn over $81,750. Nationally the range is $39,240 to $77,530.

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Louisiana

How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make in Louisiana?

The median is $62,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,810 and the top 10% earn over $81,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Louisiana a good state for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers?

On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $53,750). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses