Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

3,690 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $78,170/year median · 45% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $78,170/year, with a typical range of $61,170 to $79,880 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary	$78,170/year	BLS

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Welder pay in Baton Rouge, LA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Baton Rouge metro. Half of Welders earn inside that band.

25th$61,170 Median$78,170 75th$79,880 vs US45% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 51-4121, Welder). Full Welder salary guide →

What is a Welder salary in Baton Rouge?

The median welder salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $78,170/year, with a typical range of $61,170 to $79,880 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,690 welders employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Welder pay bands in Baton Rouge by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Welder

Typical entry level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $64,099–$88,801
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Welder

Typical lead band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $74,652–$91,615
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Welder

Typical lead band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $64,099–$90,208
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Welder

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $68,789–$93,022
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Welder

Typical entry level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $67,617–$87,394
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Welder Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Baton Rouge’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Welder0–2 yrs$56,282
Mid Welder2–5 yrs$74,261
Senior Welder5–8 yrs$93,804
Staff Welder8–12 yrs$113,346
Lead Welder12+ yrs$132,889

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 51-4121, Welder).

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Baton Rouge

Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Baton Rouge post Welder jobs

Employers in the Baton Rouge metro typically post Welder roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Welder in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Baton Rouge, LA?: Median $78,170/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $61,170–$79,880. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Baton Rouge?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,690 Welder roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge employers use for Welder?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Welder jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Welder openings in Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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