Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $58,190 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.98
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $78,140
Employed locally 310
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $45,220
    50th (median)
    $58,190
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $78,140

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary vs area income 73% Median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary is 27% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,490
    Carpenters $46,070
    Electricians $49,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,040
    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Slidell, LA is $27.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Slidell, LA is 7.6% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,220.