The median annual wage for Electricians in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $60,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,160.
Pay spans roughly $38,050 at the 10th percentile to $79,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.25 per hour. An estimated 2,150 people work as electricians in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $60,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.25 |
| 10th percentile | $38,050 |
| 90th percentile | $79,320 |
| Employment | 2,150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.