SOC 51-4191 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Louisiana
Louisiana
Median pay in Louisiana is $35,180 a year, 27.8% under the national median of $48,750 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Louisiana is $35,180 a year, 27.8% under the national median of $48,750 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $33,360 and $36,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,500 and the ninetieth at $49,100.
Among the 37 states with published data for this occupation, Louisiana ranks 37th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 575th of 679 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,500 | −35.4% |
| 25th | $33,360 | −31.6% |
| Median (50th) | $35,180 | −27.8% |
| 75th | $36,130 | −25.9% |
| 90th | $49,100 | +0.7% |
| Mean | $37,400 | −23.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,180 goes as far as $39,887 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,887US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,180 a year, 27.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,500 to $49,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 37th of 37 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $35,180, or $16.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,750, so pay in Louisiana is 27.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisiana earns more than $49,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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