Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in New Orleans, LA

2,000 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $63,270/year median · 18% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in New Orleans, LA is $63,270/year, with a typical range of $55,470 to $78,340 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary	$63,270/year	BLS

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Welder pay in New Orleans, LA

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

25th$55,470 Median$63,270 75th$78,340 vs US18% above the national median

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

What is a Welder salary in New Orleans?

The median welder salary in New Orleans, LA is $63,270/year, with a typical range of $55,470 to $78,340 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,000 welders employed in the New Orleans metro area.

Welder pay bands in New Orleans 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.

Senior Welder

Typical senior band in New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $51,881–$76,430
Common on: Lever

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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $58,524–$78,707
Common on: iCIMS

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

Senior Welder

Typical senior band in New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $59,473–$77,569
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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $59,473–$73,013
Common on: Workday

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

Senior Welder

Typical senior band in New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $55,677–$73,013
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 — New Orleans Metro

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

Entry Welder0–2 yrs$45,554
Mid Welder2–5 yrs$60,106
Senior Welder5–8 yrs$75,924
Staff Welder8–12 yrs$91,741
Lead Welder12+ yrs$107,559

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in New Orleans

Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises

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 New Orleans post Welder jobs

Employers in the New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in New Orleans, LA?: Median $63,270/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $55,470–$78,340. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in New Orleans?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,000 Welder roles employed in the New Orleans metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do New Orleans 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 New Orleans and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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