Louisiana
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Louisiana
11 listed pipefitter programs in Louisiana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 10 metro areas.
- $62,620Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $38,120Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $63,680Median pay (state)
- $79,540Top 10% earn over
8,360 jobs in Louisiana · 11 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Louisiana
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $38,120 | $50,750 | $63,680 | $74,870 | $79,540 | $62,620 | 8,360 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $49,920 | $62,460 | $74,240 | $77,360 | $81,060 | $69,930 | 2,790 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $45,700 | $59,470 | $67,990 | $73,830 | $80,640 | $65,620 | 560 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,220 | $50,820 | $62,450 | $75,770 | $79,690 | $62,920 | 1,510 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $36,830 | $45,450 | $59,720 | $66,540 | $77,220 | $57,710 | 680 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $32,030 | $46,420 | $58,750 | $64,010 | $82,170 | $57,730 | 340 |
| Lafayette, LA | $35,880 | $45,200 | $57,930 | $65,790 | $74,790 | $55,690 | 680 |
| Hammond, LA | $30,160 | $49,060 | $57,910 | $72,420 | $76,930 | $57,960 | 110 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,360 | $46,640 | $57,470 | $63,730 | $76,120 | $55,860 | 160 |
| Monroe, LA | $32,830 | $45,020 | $55,670 | $62,000 | $74,970 | $54,160 | 240 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $37,750 | $47,510 | $55,240 | $59,870 | $71,400 | $54,080 | 460 |
Programs
Listed programs in Louisiana
Every pipefitter program we matched in Louisiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Baton Rouge, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Baton Rouge Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Baton Rouge, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Minden, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,109 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Minden, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,109 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 14 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Alexandria Pipe Trades JATC | Alexandria, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Lake Charles Plumbers & Steamfitters | Lake Charles, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Monroe Pipe Trades | West Monroe, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| New Orleans Pipe Trades | Metairie, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Shreveport Pipe Trades | Shreveport, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.