SOC 51-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters — Slidell
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Slidell, LA is $29,770 per year, substantially below the national median of $51,330 — a gap of 42.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Slidell, LA is $29,770 per year, substantially below the national median of $51,330 — a gap of 42.0%. Half of workers earn between $24,750 and $46,580. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,750 and the ninetieth at $58,730.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Baton Rouge records the highest median at $58,410. Of the 264 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 233rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,750 | −51.8% |
| 25th | $24,750 | −51.8% |
| Median (50th) | $29,770 | −42.0% |
| 75th | $46,580 | −9.3% |
| 90th | $58,730 | +14.4% |
| Mean | $37,730 | −26.5% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge | $58,410 | 770 | |
| 2 | New Orleans | $55,550 | 340 | |
| 3 | Houma | $46,380 | 410 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $43,830 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Slidell run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $29,770 goes as far as $33,753 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,753US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,770 a year, 42.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,750 to $58,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baton Rouge, at $58,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Slidell, LA?
The median annual wage is $29,770, or $14.31 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 $51,330, so pay in Slidell, LA is 42.0% 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 $58,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,750 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 $58,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 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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