Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
SOC 51-9195 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$59,320
per year in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Middle half
$41,480–$76,980
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
40
in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Concentration
0.42×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
$59,320
published median
United States
$46,170
28.5% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
5th
131 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Louisiana ($46,870). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $59,320 median has purchasing power comparable to about $64,063 nationally. New Orleans-Metairie, LA's BEA regional price parity is 92.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
$39,520$76,980
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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