Low Voltage Technician Pay in Louisiana
Updated 2026-11-13 · Based on 5 active job postings with disclosed pay · 10 postings in the last 90 days, up 170% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 11 active low voltage technicians openings in Louisiana, 5 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $37, with the middle 50% earning $35–$42.
Compared to the national median of $40.09/hr, Louisiana pays 7.71% below average.
The Louisiana electrician labor market
Louisiana is a Gulf industrial electrician market built on refineries, chemical plants, LNG terminals, and shipyards. The Baton Rouge–New Orleans Mississippi River corridor hosts one of the densest concentrations of petrochemical processing in the world, sustaining a large, well-paid maintenance-electrician and instrumentation workforce through turnaround cycles that pull traveling specialists on premium packages. Lake Charles and the southwest add LNG export terminals (Cameron, Calcasieu Pass) with ongoing expansion construction; the Gulf Coast shipyards and offshore support bases sustain marine-electrical niches. New Orleans contributes commercial, hospitality, and hospital work plus a steady stream of flood-protection and infrastructure projects from the post-Katrina program pipeline. Licensing is state-level through the Licensing Board for Contractors (electrical classification) with consistent enforcement. Louisiana is right-to-work with moderate union density concentrated in the industrial corridor and New Orleans (locals include Local 130 New Orleans, Local 995 Baton Rouge, Local 861 Lake Charles, and Local 446 Monroe); industrial maintenance agreements and prevailing coverage on federal work lift rates for the top tickets. Data centers are nascent but scouting Gulf power and land. Workforce dynamics follow commodity cycles: turnaround seasons create intense short-term demand spikes that reward travelers, while base maintenance crews enjoy unusual stability between cycles. Hurricane seasons add storm-recovery surges. For electricians, turnaround and LNG construction tickets sit at the top of Gulf pay; Baton Rouge–New Orleans industrial maintenance offers the deepest steady employment, and instrumentation specialists are the scarcest — and best-compensated — hands in the state.
Government data (BLS)
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics data not available for this specialty — showing ElectricianDB disclosed-pay data only.
Union data (IBEW)
| Local | City | Journeyman base ($/hr) | Contract | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | New Orleans | $36 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 194 | Shreveport | $35.85 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 861 | Lake Charles | $31.98 | 2024 | asksparkyai.com |
| 446 | Monroe | $31 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
| 576 | Alexandria | $30.50 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | IBEW |
|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $37 | $31 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $35 | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $42 | — |
| Sample size | 5 postings | 7 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 5 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 7 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Highest-paying low voltage technicians openings in Louisiana
- Substation/High Voltage Electricians Needed ASAP - $185 in per diem! — Superior Skilled Trades (Many) · $40–$50/hr
- Senior Field Engineer - Structured Cabling — IES Holdings (Rayville) · $42–$42/hr
- Senior Field Engineer - Structured Cabling — IES Holdings (Monroe) · $37–$37/hr
- Senior Field Engineer - Structured Cabling — IES Holdings (Monroe) · $35–$35/hr
- Quality Assurance Specialist - Data Center Low Voltage 100% Traveler MCG1 RPL — IES Holdings (Monroe) · $33–$33/hr
Active projects driving demand
- LNG terminal expansions (Cameron, Calcasieu Pass) (industrial)
- Mississippi River petrochemical turnaround cycles (industrial)
- New Orleans flood-protection and infrastructure program (utility)
IBEW locals in Louisiana
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- IES Holdings – Quality Assurance Specialist - Data Center Low Voltage 100% Traveler MCG1 RPL – $33/hr (Monroe, LA) View posting →
- IES Holdings – Senior Field Engineer - Structured Cabling – $37/hr (Monroe, LA) View posting →
- Superior Skilled Trades – Substation/High Voltage Electricians Needed ASAP - $185 in per diem! – $40 – $50/hr (Many, LA) View posting →
Top employers hiring low voltage technicians in Louisiana
Low Voltage Technician openings in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
What does a low voltage technician earn in Louisiana?
Based on 5 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $37, with the middle 50% earning $35–$42. IBEW journeyman base rates across 7 in-state locals median $31/hr.
How does Louisiana compare to the national median?
Louisiana pays 7.71% below the national median of $40.09/hr for low voltage technicians.
Who pays low voltage technicians the most in Louisiana?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are IES Holdings (4 postings), Superior Skilled Trades (1 posting).
What does an electrician make in Louisiana?
Based on 5 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for low voltage technician work in Louisiana is $37.00/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Louisiana?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Many, Rayville, Monroe. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $37.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Louisiana?
Among employers with repeated postings in Louisiana, IES Holdings show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Louisiana electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Louisiana for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Louisiana?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Louisiana prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Louisiana right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 5 disclosed-pay low voltage technician postings in Louisiana. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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