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Electrician Salary in Louisiana: Pay by City
Electricians in Louisiana earned a median $29.59 an hour, or $61,540 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.51 to $35.02 an hour, and the top tenth earned $39.33 or more. That is 3% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $18.63
- 25th
- $23.51
- Median
- $29.59
- 75th
- $35.02
- 90th
- $39.33
- 10th
- $38,750
- 25th
- $48,910
- Median
- $61,540
- 75th
- $72,840
- 90th
- $81,810
Which Louisiana cities pay electricians the most?
Baton Rouge has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $31.41 an hour; Alexandria has the lowest, $24.14.[1]
- Baton Rouge$31.41 · 3,320
- Lake Charles$30.59 · 590
- New Orleans-Metairie$30.04 · 2,240
- Monroe$29.30 · 390
- Shreveport-Bossier City$29.25 · 800
- Lafayette$28.76 · 730
- Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux$27.72 · 460
- Slidell-Mandeville-Covington$27.25 · 310
- Hammond$24.37 · 160
- Alexandria$24.14 · 170
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Louisiana?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $81,810 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.63 | $38,750 |
| 25th | $23.51 | $48,910 |
| Median | $29.59 | $61,540 |
| 75th | $35.02 | $72,840 |
| 90th | $39.33 | $81,810 |
| Mean | $29.98 | $62,350 |
How much do new electricians make in Louisiana?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Louisiana earned $18.63 an hour or less ($38,750 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.51 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Louisiana?
Projections Central expects Louisiana to go from 11,920 electrician jobs in 2024 to 13,150 in 2034, a change of 10.3%, with about 1,190 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 11,920 | 13,150 | 10.3% | 1,190 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Louisiana?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Louisiana. General contractors have the highest median, $36.23 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.23 | $75,360 | 14,070 |
| Plumbers | $30.62 | $63,680 | 8,360 |
| Electricians | $29.59 | $61,540 | 10,550 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.20 | $58,650 | 5,380 |
| Roofers | $23.44 | $48,760 | 760 |
Where to train in Louisiana
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Louisiana, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)