Helpers--Electricians pay range in Lake Charles
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,710 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Lake Charles earn between $30,740 and $43,880.
- $29K10th
- $31K25th
- $38KMedian
- $44K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,420 | $3,118 | $17.99 |
| Median | $37,930 | $3,161 | $18.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,740 | $2,562 | $14.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,880 | $3,657 | $21.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Lake Charles vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Lake Charles earn 8% less than the Louisiana average ($40,800) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $37,420 | $37,930 | $29,270 | $46,710 | 210 |
| 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 Lake Charles
On the average salary of $37,420, a single filer in Lake Charles takes home about $31,511 a year, or $2,626 a month and $1,212 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lake Charles a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lake Charles area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $37,420 buys what about $43,587 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lake Charles ($45,700). A typical home costs $202,237, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
Lake Charles ranks 6th of 9 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($45,960).
- 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 Lake Charles: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Lake Charles?
$17.99 an hour on average, and $18.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Lake Charles?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Lake Charles?
About $31,511 a year ($2,626 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,420.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Lake Charles than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less 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 Lake Charles, LA (29340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 5.03, this job is 5.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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