Electricians pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,800 or more. The middle half of electricians in Monroe earn between $45,460 and $63,480.
- $35K10th
- $45K25th
- $61KMedian
- $63K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,610 | $4,718 | $27.22 |
| Median | $60,940 | $5,078 | $29.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,460 | $3,788 | $21.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,480 | $5,290 | $30.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Electricians in Monroe earn 9% less than the Louisiana average ($62,350) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $56,610 | $60,940 | $35,130 | $73,800 | 390 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $56,610, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $46,354 a year, or $3,863 a month and $1,783 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 Monroe a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $56,610 buys what about $67,718 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 7th 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 Monroe: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Monroe?
$27.21 an hour on average, and $29.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Monroe?
About $46,354 a year ($3,863 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,610.
Do electricians earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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