Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $54,950 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.42
10th percentile $46,690
90th percentile $66,680
Employed locally 510
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,690
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $54,950
    75th
    $61,750
    90th
    $66,680

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary vs area income 86% Median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $100,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,110
    Madison, WI $99,450
    Rochester, MN $99,400
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,890
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,020

    Nearby metros — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $100,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $90,220
    Eau Claire, WI $84,370
    Alaska $83,090
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $81,740

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$60,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,680
    Construction Laborers$38,200
    Electricians$57,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,500
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Houma, LA is $26.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.33 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries?

    The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Houma, LA is 12.7% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Houma?

    Entry-level Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $46,690 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.