Helpers--Electricians pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,340 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in New Orleans earn between $34,800 and $46,610.
- $31K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,980 | $3,415 | $19.70 |
| Median | $39,360 | $3,280 | $18.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,800 | $2,900 | $16.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,610 | $3,884 | $22.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in New Orleans earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($40,800) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $40,980 | $39,360 | $30,880 | $49,340 | 550 |
| 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 New Orleans
On the average salary of $40,980, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $34,264 a year, or $2,855 a month and $1,318 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 New Orleans a good place for helpers--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 $40,980 buys what about $44,256 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 2nd 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 New Orleans: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in New Orleans?
$19.70 an hour on average, and $18.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $34,264 a year ($2,855 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,980.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 2.99, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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