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Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$45,960
- New Orleans$40,980
- Hammond$38,800
- Slidell$38,310
- Shreveport$37,980
- Lake Charles$37,420
- Lafayette$36,130
- Houma$35,530
- Monroe$35,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $45,960 | $44,530 | $36,000 | $38,116 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $40,980 | $39,360 | $34,800 | $34,264 | 93 |
| Hammond | $38,800 | $38,830 | $36,870 | $32,578 | 84 |
| Slidell | $38,310 | $39,480 | $30,040 | $32,199 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $37,980 | $37,630 | $30,530 | $31,944 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $37,420 | $37,930 | $30,740 | $31,511 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $36,130 | $37,340 | $28,670 | $30,513 | 87 |
| Houma | $35,530 | $33,680 | $30,110 | $30,049 | 85 |
| Monroe | $35,000 | $36,090 | $30,360 | $29,639 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 47-3013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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