Louisiana
Electrician programs in Louisiana
34 listed electrician programs in Louisiana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 10 metro areas.
- $62,350Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $38,750Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,540Median pay (state)
- $81,810Top 10% earn over
10,550 jobs in Louisiana · 34 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Louisiana
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $38,750 | $48,910 | $61,540 | $72,840 | $81,810 | $62,350 | 10,550 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,760 | $58,470 | $65,330 | $77,800 | $81,810 | $67,160 | 3,320 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $36,900 | $48,630 | $63,620 | $72,440 | $96,790 | $63,530 | 590 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $38,990 | $48,570 | $62,490 | $73,960 | $82,530 | $63,190 | 2,240 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,130 | $45,460 | $60,940 | $63,480 | $73,800 | $56,610 | 390 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $37,420 | $47,010 | $60,830 | $66,230 | $75,180 | $59,070 | 800 |
| Lafayette, LA | $37,270 | $47,250 | $59,820 | $66,040 | $79,490 | $59,180 | 730 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $39,130 | $48,170 | $57,650 | $64,600 | $77,710 | $58,870 | 460 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $38,470 | $44,060 | $56,670 | $63,330 | $75,670 | $56,530 | 310 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,880 | $44,600 | $50,700 | $60,220 | $66,670 | $52,680 | 160 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,400 | $44,660 | $50,200 | $61,980 | $78,430 | $55,050 | 170 |
Programs
Listed programs in Louisiana
Every electrician program we matched in Louisiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Community College Electrician | Baton Rouge, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Baton Rouge Community College Electrician | Baton Rouge, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 24 | $4,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bossier Parish Community College Electrician | Bossier City, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $4,339 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bossier Parish Community College Electrician | Bossier City, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,339 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College Electrician | Alexandria, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 38 | $4,098 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College Electrician | Alexandria, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 32 | $4,098 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Delgado Community College Electrician | New Orleans, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $4,422 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Delgado Community College Electrician | New Orleans, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 56 | $4,422 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Electrician | Schriever, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 25 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Electrician | Schriever, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 66 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| ITI Technical College Electrician | Baton Rouge, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $11,711 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College Electrician | Monroe, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 45 | $4,159 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northshore Technical Community College Electrician | Lacombe, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northshore Technical Community College Electrician | Lacombe, LA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 115 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northshore Technical Community College Electrician | Lacombe, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Electrician | Minden, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $4,109 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Electrician | Minden, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 28 | $4,109 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Nunez Community College Electrician | Chalmette, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,255 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Nunez Community College Electrician | Chalmette, LA | Associate degree | 1 | $4,255 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Nunez Community College Electrician | Chalmette, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 56 | $4,255 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| South Louisiana Community College Electrician | Lafayette, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 35 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| South Louisiana Community College Electrician | Lafayette, LA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| South Louisiana Community College Electrician | Lafayette, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 62 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Electrician | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 108 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Electrician | Lake Charles, LA | Associate degree | 91 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Electrician | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 110 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Alexandria Electrical JATC | Alexandria, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Baton Rouge Electrical JATC | Baton Rouge, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Bogalusa Electrical JATC | New Orleans, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Lake Charles Electrical JATC | Lake Charles, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Monroe Electrical JATC | Monroe, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| New Orleans Electrical JATC | Metairie, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| NOLA Electrical Training Institute | Metairie, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Shreveport Electrical JATC | Bossier City, LA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.