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How much does a helpers--electrician make in New Orleans?

$39,360a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $18.92 an hour or $3,280 a month.

Hourly
$18.92
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
96 of 176
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,880Median: $39,360Highest 10%: $49,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,880$14.85
25th$34,800$16.73
Median$39,360$18.92
75th$46,610$22.41
90th$49,340$23.72

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians.

Baton Rouge, LA$44,530
Slidell, LA$39,480
Hammond, LA$38,830
Lake Charles, LA$37,930
Shreveport, LA$37,630
Lafayette, LA$37,340
Monroe, LA$36,090
Houma, LA$33,680
Helpers--Electrician salary in Louisiana Helpers--Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,700
Boilermaker$77,290
Construction and Building Inspector$69,500
Electrician$62,490
Plumber$62,450
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$58,240
Extraction Worker$54,870
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$54,000
Highway Maintenance Worker$51,210
Carpenter$50,130
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helpers--electrician make an hour in New Orleans?

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $18.92 ($39,360 a year).

Do helpers--electricians make more in New Orleans than the national average?

No: $39,360 against $42,670 nationally, 8% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $38,570, so New Orleans pays 2% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for helpers--electrician pay?

96 of 176 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--electrician make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,340 or more.

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.