Electricians Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $48,420 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $35,030
90th percentile $73,360
Employed locally 610
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,030
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $73,360

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 89% Median Electricians salary is 11% 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 Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,550
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,650
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$47,790
    Carpenters$45,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Shreveport, LA is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.14 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Shreveport, LA is 22.3% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,030 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.