Pipefitter Jobs in Houma, LA
Lay out, fabricate, and install marine pipe systems and supports.
What pipefitters earn around Houma
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA Metro Area, via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop. Cost of living here runs about 12% below the national average — your paycheck goes further. AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates — specific pay is discussed when you apply.
What a pipefitter does at AMS
Pipefitters lay out, fabricate, and install the pipe systems a ship runs on — cutting and threading, fitting spools, setting flanges, valves, and hangers, and prepping joints for the welders. It takes drawing literacy, precise measurement, and the flexibility to adapt to the diversification of marine and industrial projects. Pipefitters and pipe welders work the job side by side.
Marine work in the Houma market
Houma sits at the heart of Louisiana's shipbuilding and offshore-marine corridor along the Houma Navigation Canal, running down through Larose and Galliano — home to Bollinger Houma and Edison Chouest's North American Shipbuilding, some of the largest offshore-service builders on the Gulf Coast. AMS has crews working Houma right now, and it's the market where the next couple of weeks matter most.
- Bollinger Houma (BHS)
- Edison Chouest / North American Shipbuilding (Larose)
- Gulf Island Fabrication
- Thoma-Sea Marine
Named as public-record market activity — where marine work happens in this area, not a statement of AMS contracts.
- Metro population
- 204,032
- Median household income
- $64,269
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Cost of living (US = 100)
- 88.38
Source: U.S. Census ACS · BEA.
Pipefitter jobs in Houma — FAQ
How much do pipefitters make in Houma, LA?
In the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA Metro Area, pipefitters earn a median of about $26.56 per hour — typically $18.15–$34.33 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 pipefitters in Houma?
Yes. AMS has crews working the Houma market and hires pipefitters for shipbuilding and ship repair. Apply through our Employment / Job Application page and tell us your trade and experience.
What do I need to get hired as a pipefitter?
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 pipefitter in Houma?
Tell us your trade and experience — an AMS representative will follow up. Résumé optional.