Electrician Salary in Louisiana
Electricians in Louisiana earn a median of $61,540 a year ($29.59 an hour), according to BLS May 2025 OEWS estimates. Source That is about 2.6% below the national median of $63,190. Employment is projected to grow 10% over 2024–2034, with about 1,190 openings a year (Projections Central).
Checked 2026-09-13
Electrician wages in Louisiana
BLS May 2025 OEWS estimates for Electricians (SOC 47-2111) report a median annual wage of $61,540 and a median hourly wage of $29.59. Estimated employment is 10,550. These estimates exclude self-employed workers.
Wage distribution
The annual 10th-percentile wage is $38,750; the annual 90th-percentile wage is $81,810. These are wage percentiles, not apprentice or experienced-worker pay scales. BLS calculates annual wages using 2,080 hours for occupations with published hourly wages. The values here are the published estimates, not our own conversions.
Employment projections
Projections Central reports 10.3% projected employment growth and 1,190 average annual openings for Louisiana over 2024–2034. Annual openings and percentage employment growth are different measures. The projection period is separate from the May 2025 wage reference date.
Sources
BLS OEWS electrician estimates · Projections Central electrician data.
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Suggested citation: Electrician Salary in Louisiana. Trades Directory. https://tradesdir.com/electrical/salary/louisiana (information checked 2026-09-13).