Pipe Welder Jobs in Lake Charles, LA
Weld marine pipe systems to code — carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, copper-nickel.
What pipe welders earn around Lake Charles
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for Lake Charles, LA Metro Area, via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop. Cost of living here runs about 10% below the national average — your paycheck goes further. AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates — specific pay is discussed when you apply.
What a pipe welder does at AMS
Pipe welders join and repair the piping systems that run through a ship — welding carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper-nickel to ASME, AWS, and ABS code. The work is precise: reading isometric drawings, fitting spools, running TIG and stick in every position including 6G, and passing hydro and X-ray testing. It's the craft behind every pipe and structural project AMS delivers.
Marine work in the Lake Charles market
Lake Charles is a heavy pipe-and-module fabrication market driven by the region's LNG buildout, alongside marine-support and tug work on the Calcasieu ship channel — a real pool of pipe welders and fitters that AMS recruits from.
- Port of Lake Charles marine terminals
- LNG module & pipe fabrication
Named as public-record market activity — where marine work happens in this area, not a statement of AMS contracts.
- Metro population
- 245,973
- Median household income
- $67,010
- Average commute
- 23 min
- Cost of living (US = 100)
- 89.543
Source: U.S. Census ACS · BEA.
Pipe Welder jobs in Lake Charles — FAQ
How much do pipe welders make in Lake Charles, LA?
In the Lake Charles, LA Metro Area, pipe welders earn a median of about $35.06 per hour — typically $24.13–$42.36 per hour (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop). AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates; the pay for a specific role is discussed when you apply.
Does AMS hire pipe welders in Lake Charles?
AMS recruits pipe welders across the Gulf Coast, including the Lake Charles market, for marine fabrication and repair work. Apply and tell us your trade, your experience, and whether you can travel.
What do I need to get hired as a pipe welder?
Welding roles generally require current certification and the ability to pass a weld test. All roles require the ability to pass a shipyard safety orientation and a drug screen, and a TWIC card is often needed for yard access. Bring your certifications and experience — apply and an AMS representative will go over the specifics.
Is travel or per-diem work available?
AMS staffs marine projects across the Gulf Coast, and travel with per-diem is common in this trade. If you're open to traveling for the right job, note it on your application — it opens up more work.
Ready to work as a pipe welder in Lake Charles?
Tell us your trade and experience — an AMS representative will follow up. Résumé optional.