Plumber Salary in Louisiana
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Louisiana Plumber Wages at a Glance
Louisiana plumbers earn a statewide median of $63,680 per year ($30.62 per hour), up 11.1% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,120 at the 10th percentile to $79,540 at the 90th.
Louisiana employs approximately 8,360 plumbers statewide, down 4.0% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $74,240 | $35.69/hr | 2,790 | up 19.1% |
| New Orleans | $62,450 | $30.03/hr | 1,510 | up 10.8% |
| Shreveport | $59,720 | $28.71/hr | 680 | up 5.5% |
| Lafayette | $57,930 | $27.85/hr | 680 | up 11.7% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
Louisiana Plumber Apprenticeships
Most plumbers enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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