Helpers--Electricians pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,190 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Baton Rouge earn between $36,000 and $50,400.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $45KMedian
- $50K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,960 | $3,830 | $22.10 |
| Median | $44,530 | $3,711 | $21.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,400 | $4,200 | $24.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Baton Rouge earn 13% more than the Louisiana average ($40,800) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $45,960 | $44,530 | $30,750 | $63,190 | 1,100 |
| Louisiana | $40,800 | $38,570 | $28,790 | $54,220 | 3,190 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $45,960, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $38,116 a year, or $3,176 a month and $1,466 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $45,960 buys what about $50,628 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 1st of 9 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$22.10 an hour on average, and $21.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $38,116 a year ($3,176 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,960.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 6.58, this job is 6.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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