The median annual wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $64,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,180.
Pay spans roughly $38,830 at the 10th percentile to $79,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.93 per hour. An estimated 1,530 people work as plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $64,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.93 |
| 10th percentile | $38,830 |
| 90th percentile | $79,940 |
| Employment | 1,530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.