Electricians pay range in Slidell
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,670 or more. The middle half of electricians in Slidell earn between $44,060 and $63,330.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $57KMedian
- $63K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,530 | $4,711 | $27.18 |
| Median | $56,670 | $4,722 | $27.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,060 | $3,672 | $21.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,330 | $5,278 | $30.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Slidell vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Electricians in Slidell 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 -10% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | $56,530 | $56,670 | $38,470 | $75,670 | 310 |
| 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 Slidell
On the average salary of $56,530, a single filer in Slidell takes home about $46,292 a year, or $3,858 a month and $1,780 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 Slidell a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Slidell area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $56,530 buys what about $60,965 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Slidell ($43,710). A typical home costs $272,200, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
Slidell ranks 8th 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 Slidell: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Slidell?
$27.18 an hour on average, and $27.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Slidell?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Slidell?
About $46,292 a year ($3,858 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,530.
Do electricians earn more in Slidell 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 Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA (43640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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