Helpers--Electricians pay range in Houma
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,010 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Houma earn between $30,110 and $38,230.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $34KMedian
- $38K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,530 | $2,961 | $17.08 |
| Median | $33,680 | $2,807 | $16.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,110 | $2,509 | $14.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,230 | $3,186 | $18.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Houma vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Houma earn 13% less than the Louisiana average ($40,800) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma | $35,530 | $33,680 | $28,810 | $46,010 | 150 |
| Louisiana | $40,800 | $38,570 | $28,790 | $54,220 | 3,190 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Houma
On the average salary of $35,530, a single filer in Houma takes home about $30,049 a year, or $2,504 a month and $1,156 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Houma a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Houma area are 15% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.1), so the average $35,530 buys what about $41,749 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Houma ($45,610). A typical home costs $186,622, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Louisiana cities
Houma ranks 8th of 9 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($45,960).
- Baton Rouge$45,960
- New Orleans$40,980
- Hammond$38,800
- Slidell$38,310
- Shreveport$37,980
- Lake Charles$37,420
- Lafayette$36,130
- Houma$35,530
- Monroe$35,000
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Houma: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Houma?
$17.08 an hour on average, and $16.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Houma?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Houma?
About $30,049 a year ($2,504 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,530.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Houma than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA (26380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 4.49, this job is 4.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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