Pipefitter Jobs in New Orleans, LA
Lay out, fabricate, and install marine pipe systems and supports.
What pipefitters earn around New Orleans
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area, via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop. Cost of living here runs about 6% 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 New Orleans market
Greater New Orleans has been a shipbuilding and repair center on the lower Mississippi for generations, with active repair yards on the Harvey Canal and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. It's part of the Louisiana market AMS recruits from.
- Bollinger Quick Repair (Harvey)
Named as public-record market activity — where marine work happens in this area, not a statement of AMS contracts.
- Metro population
- 988,763
- Median household income
- $62,271
- Average commute
- 24 min
- Cost of living (US = 100)
- 93.738
Source: U.S. Census ACS · BEA.
Pipefitter jobs in New Orleans — FAQ
How much do pipefitters make in New Orleans, LA?
In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area, pipefitters earn a median of about $30.03 per hour — typically $18.86–$38.31 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 New Orleans?
AMS recruits pipefitters across the Gulf Coast, including the New Orleans 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 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 New Orleans?
Tell us your trade and experience — an AMS representative will follow up. Résumé optional.