salary$60,830 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,180per year
Jobs in the area800people work this job
Can a electrician afford Shreveport?
OK. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 20.5% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $60,830 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $37,420 and $75,180.
Can a electrician afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 20.5% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.