SOC 47-2152 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Slidell
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA · 9 metro areas compared
At $58,750, median pay for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Slidell, LA tracks the national median of $63,800 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $58,750, median pay for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Slidell, LA tracks the national median of $63,800 closely. Pay ranges from under $32,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,420 to $64,010.
Employment stands at 340, or 3.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Baton Rouge records the highest median at $74,240. Of the 264 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 112th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,030 | −49.8% |
| 25th | $46,420 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $58,750 | −7.9% |
| 75th | $64,010 | +0.3% |
| 90th | $82,170 | +28.8% |
| Mean | $57,730 | −9.5% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge | $74,240 | 2,790 | |
| 2 | Lake Charles | $67,990 | 560 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $62,450 | 1,510 | |
| 4 | Shreveport | $59,720 | 680 | |
| 5 | Lafayette | $57,930 | 680 | |
| 6 | Hammond | $57,910 | 110 | |
| 7 | Alexandria | $57,470 | 160 | |
| 8 | Monroe | $55,670 | 240 | |
| 9 | Houma | $55,240 | 460 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Slidell run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $58,750 goes as far as $66,610 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,610US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,750 a year, 7.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,030 to $82,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baton Rouge, at $74,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Slidell, LA?
The median annual wage is $58,750, or $28.25 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 $63,800, so pay in Slidell, LA is 7.9% 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 Slidell, LA earns more than $82,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,030 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baton Rouge, at $74,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Slidell, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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