Electricians pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,490 or more. The middle half of electricians in Lafayette earn between $47,250 and $66,040.
- $37K10th
- $47K25th
- $60KMedian
- $66K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,180 | $4,932 | $28.45 |
| Median | $59,820 | $4,985 | $28.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,250 | $3,938 | $22.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,040 | $5,503 | $31.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Electricians in Lafayette earn 5% less than the Louisiana average ($62,350) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $59,180 | $59,820 | $37,270 | $79,490 | 730 |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $59,180, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $48,342 a year, or $4,028 a month and $1,859 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 Lafayette a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $59,180 buys what about $67,860 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 4th 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 Lafayette: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Lafayette?
$28.45 an hour on average, and $28.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $48,342 a year ($4,028 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,180.
Do electricians earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Lafayette, LA (29180). 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 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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