Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $36.74 an hour ($76,410 a year). About 2,520 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($95,320). Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.21 | $46,200 |
| 25% of workers | $25.68 | $53,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.74 | $76,410 |
| 75% of workers | $48.27 | $100,390 |
| 90% of workers | $56.73 | $117,990 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $84,340 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $79,840 | 140 |
| Lake Charles | $78,190 | 140 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $77,980 | 370 |
| Baton Rouge | $77,010 | 670 |
| Alexandria | $76,410 | 390 |
| Lafayette | $67,250 | 190 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $64,380 | 50 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical power-line installers and repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $61,540 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $38,570 |
| Riggers | $43,660 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $48,770 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $43,960 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $60,260 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $58,650 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $36,160 |
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