Electricians Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $54,340 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $38,830
90th percentile $63,950
Employed locally 590
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,830
    25th
    $48,690
    50th (median)
    $54,340
    75th
    $59,490
    90th
    $63,950

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,630
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $43,440
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $41,150
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southwest Louisiana is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.89 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southwest Louisiana is 12.8% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,830 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,690.