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Electrician Jobs in New Orleans, LA

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.

Open Electrician Positions in New Orleans

8 open electrician positions in the New Orleans area.

Median Electrician Wage in New Orleans, LA

The median annual wage for electricians in the New Orleans metro area is $60,840, or about $29.25 per hour, up 20.6% from $50,440 in May 2019. That's 2.1% above the Louisiana state median of $59,590. Wages range from $38,050 at the 10th percentile to $79,320 at the 90th percentile.

The metro area employs approximately 2,150 electricians, down 19.8% from 2,680 in May 2019.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.

Other Electrician Markets in Louisiana

Metro Annual median Employment
Baton Rouge $64,410 3,180
Lafayette $56,480 650
Shreveport $48,420 610

Louisiana Electrician Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn. Registered apprenticeships in Louisiana pair on-the-job training with classroom instruction, and most are paid from day one.

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