Electricians pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,530 or more. The middle half of electricians in New Orleans earn between $48,570 and $73,960.
- $39K10th
- $49K25th
- $62KMedian
- $74K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,190 | $5,266 | $30.38 |
| Median | $62,490 | $5,208 | $30.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,570 | $4,048 | $23.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,960 | $6,163 | $35.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Electricians in New Orleans earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($62,350) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $63,190 | $62,490 | $38,990 | $82,530 | 2,240 |
| Louisiana | $62,350 | $61,540 | $38,750 | $81,810 | 10,550 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in New Orleans
On the average salary of $63,190, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $51,444 a year, or $4,287 a month and $1,979 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $63,190 buys what about $68,242 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 3rd of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($67,160).
- Baton Rouge$67,160
- Lake Charles$63,530
- New Orleans$63,190
- Lafayette$59,180
- Shreveport$59,070
- Houma$58,870
- Monroe$56,610
- Slidell$56,530
- Alexandria$55,050
- Hammond$52,680
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in New Orleans: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in New Orleans?
$30.38 an hour on average, and $30.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $51,444 a year ($4,287 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,190.
Do electricians earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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