Electricians Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $56,480 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $36,390
90th percentile $72,480
Employed locally 650
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,390
    25th
    $45,650
    50th (median)
    $56,480
    75th
    $62,160
    90th
    $72,480

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 93% Median Electricians salary is 7% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,620
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,400

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,840
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $48,760
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $46,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,160
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $47,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Lafayette, LA is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.22 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Lafayette, LA is 9.4% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,390 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,650.