Electricians pay range in Alexandria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,430 or more. The middle half of electricians in Alexandria earn between $44,660 and $61,980.
- $35K10th
- $45K25th
- $50KMedian
- $62K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,050 | $4,588 | $26.47 |
| Median | $50,200 | $4,183 | $24.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,660 | $3,722 | $21.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,980 | $5,165 | $29.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Alexandria vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Electricians in Alexandria earn 12% less than the Louisiana average ($62,350) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $55,050 | $50,200 | $35,400 | $78,430 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $62,350 | $61,540 | $38,750 | $81,810 | 10,550 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Alexandria
On the average salary of $55,050, a single filer in Alexandria takes home about $45,147 a year, or $3,762 a month and $1,736 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Alexandria a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Alexandria area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7), so the average $55,050 buys what about $64,246 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Alexandria ($40,600). A typical home costs $171,604, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
Alexandria ranks 9th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($67,160).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Alexandria: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Alexandria?
$26.46 an hour on average, and $24.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Alexandria?
About $45,147 a year ($3,762 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,050.
Do electricians earn more in Alexandria than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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; area Alexandria, LA (10780). 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 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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