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Electricians average salary by city in Louisiana
- 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
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $67,160 | $65,330 | $58,470 | $54,449 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $63,530 | $63,620 | $48,630 | $51,707 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $63,190 | $62,490 | $48,570 | $51,444 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $59,180 | $59,820 | $47,250 | $48,342 | 87 |
| Shreveport | $59,070 | $60,830 | $47,010 | $48,257 | 85 |
| Houma | $58,870 | $57,650 | $48,170 | $48,102 | 85 |
| Monroe | $56,610 | $60,940 | $45,460 | $46,354 | 84 |
| Slidell | $56,530 | $56,670 | $44,060 | $46,292 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $55,050 | $50,200 | $44,660 | $45,147 | 86 |
| Hammond | $52,680 | $50,700 | $44,600 | $43,314 | 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 47-2111.
- 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.
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