Electrician Apprenticeships in Louisiana
Louisiana has 20 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 9 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
20
Union / joint programs
9
Median electrician wage
$59,590
Louisiana, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+11.7%
1,230 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Electrical JATC Union / joint | Alexandria | Multiple Employer |
| Baton Rouge Electrical JATC Union / joint | Baton Rouge | Multiple Employer |
| Bogalusa Electrical JATC Union / joint | New Orleans | Multiple Employer |
| Lake Charles Electrical JATC Union / joint | Lake Charles | Multiple Employer |
| Monroe Electrical JATC Union / joint | Monroe | Multiple Employer |
| Morton Salt Inc. Union / joint | Loreauville | Single Employer |
| Morton Salt, Inc. Union / joint | Loreauville | Single Employer |
| Shreveport Electrical JATC Union / joint | Bossier City | Multiple Employer |
| Westlake Chemical Corporation Union / joint | Lake Charles | Single Employer |
| ABC New Orleans/Bayou Chapter | St. Rose | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Louisiana
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,590
- Average annual wage: $59,530
- Electricians employed statewide: 10,810
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +11.7%
- Average openings per year: 1,230
- Employment: 11,830 → 13,220
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.