Electricians pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,810 or more. The middle half of electricians in Baton Rouge earn between $58,470 and $77,800.
- $49K10th
- $58K25th
- $65KMedian
- $78K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,160 | $5,597 | $32.29 |
| Median | $65,330 | $5,444 | $31.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,470 | $4,872 | $28.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,800 | $6,483 | $37.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Electricians in Baton Rouge earn 8% more than the Louisiana average ($62,350) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $67,160 | $65,330 | $48,760 | $81,810 | 3,320 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $67,160, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $54,449 a year, or $4,537 a month and $2,094 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 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 $67,160 buys what about $73,981 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 1st of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$32.29 an hour on average, and $31.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $54,449 a year ($4,537 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,160.
Do electricians earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 1.67, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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