Electricians salary
in Lake Charles, LA
- Middle 50%
- $48,630–$72,440
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #206 of 462
Electricians in the Lake Charles, LA metro earn a median of $63,620 a year, based on BLS estimates for 590 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $63,190 and 3% above the LA statewide median of $61,540. It ranks #206 of 462 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE590 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Electricians pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $65,330 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,490 |
| Monroe, LA | $60,940 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $60,830 |
| Lafayette, LA | $59,820 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $58,450 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $58,370 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $57,650 |
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Questions
What is the average Electricians salary in Lake Charles?
The BLS median is $63,620 a year (May 2025). Half of the 590 jobs pay between $48,630 and $72,440. The 10th percentile is $36,900 and the 90th is $96,790.
Is Lake Charles a high-paying metro for Electricians?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $63,190 and 3% above the LA statewide median of $61,540. It ranks #206 of 462 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Electricians make an hour in Lake Charles?
About $30.59 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $63,620 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.38–$34.83 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.