salary$65,330 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,810per year
Jobs in the area3,320people work this job
Can a electrician afford Baton Rouge?
OK. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 20.3% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
Electrician pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Baton Rouge
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $65,330 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $48,760 and $81,810.
Can a electrician afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 20.3% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baton Rouge, LA metro area.