How much does an electrician make in Louisiana?
$61,540a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Louisiana. That is $29.59 an hour or $5,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,750Median: $61,540Highest 10%: $81,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| Median | $61,540 | $29.59 | |
| 75th | $72,840 | $35.02 | |
| 90th | $81,810 | $39.33 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $65,330 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $63,620 |
| New Orleans, LA | $62,490 |
| Monroe, LA | $60,940 |
| Shreveport, LA | $60,830 |
| Lafayette, LA | $59,820 |
| Houma, LA | $57,650 |
| Slidell, LA | $56,670 |
| Hammond, LA | $50,700 |
| Alexandria, LA | $50,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 32. New Hampshire | $62,840 |
| 33. Colorado | $62,230 |
| 34. Utah | $62,000 |
| 35. Louisiana | $61,540 |
| 36. South Dakota | $61,390 |
| 37. Tennessee | $61,090 |
| 38. Arizona | $61,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.59 ($61,540 a year).
Do electricians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $61,540 against $63,190 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for electrician pay?
Louisiana ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays electricians the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $65,330 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.