Electricians Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,870 -12% vs national
Median hourly $26.38
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $85,400
Employed locally 250
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $44,770
    50th (median)
    $54,870
    75th
    $67,160
    90th
    $85,400

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,770
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45,340
    Carpenters$43,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers$32,670
    Extraction Workers, All Other$38,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Central Louisiana is $26.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.27 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Central Louisiana is 12% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,770.