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Louisiana IBEW Pay Scale 2026
Journeyman wireman (JW) scale for all 6 IBEW Inside locals in Louisiana on file, with health and welfare, pension, total package, weekly gross at 40, 50, and 60 hours, the latest raise, and open calls at each hall.
Louisiana IBEW pay scales by local
Every Louisiana Inside local with a JW scale on file, highest first. Click a column to sort. The national median is $45.00 across 240 locals; see the full IBEW pay scale table to compare.
| Local | City | JW scale | Total package | H&W | Pension | Dues | 40 hr week | 50 hr week | 60 hr week | Yearly (40 hr) | Last raise | Open calls | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local 194 | Shreveport | $37.85 | $51.90 | $7.45 | $6.60 | — | $1,514 | $2,082 | $2,650 | $78,728 | — | 19 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 130 | New Orleans | $36.00 | — | $6.10 | — | — | $1,440 | $1,980 | $2,520 | $74,880 | — | 8 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 861 | Lake Charles | $31.53 | — | $8.60 | — | — | $1,261 | $1,734 | $2,207 | $65,582 | — | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 446 | Monroe | $31.00 | $44.88 | $8.80 | $4.15 | 5% | $1,240 | $1,705 | $2,170 | $64,480 | +$0.80 (2.6%) Jul 2026 | 6 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 576 | Alexandria | $30.50 | $42.67 | $5.60 | $5.65 | 5% | $1,220 | $1,678 | $2,135 | $63,440 | +$1.50 (5.2%) Jul 2026 | 0 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 995 | Baton Rouge | $29.47 | — | $6.35 | — | — | $1,179 | $1,621 | $2,063 | $61,298 | — | 22 | Feb 2026 |
Louisiana IBEW pay questions
What is the IBEW pay scale in Louisiana in 2026?
Across 6 IBEW Inside locals in Louisiana, the median journeyman wireman (JW) scale is $31.27 an hour. Scales run from $29.47 at Local 995 in Baton Rouge to $37.85 at Local 194 in Shreveport.
Which IBEW local pays the most in Louisiana?
IBEW Local 194 in Shreveport has the highest JW scale in Louisiana at $37.85 an hour, about $78,728 a year at 40 hours a week, with a total package of $51.90 an hour.
How much does an IBEW electrician make in Louisiana?
At Louisiana's median JW scale of $31.27, a 40-hour week is $1,250.80 and a full year is about $65,031 before benefits. A 50-hour week with time-and-a-half overtime is $1,719.85.
How does Louisiana IBEW pay compare to other states?
Louisiana's median JW scale is $13.73 below the national median of $45.00 across 240 Inside locals. It ranks #47 of 48 states by median scale.
Did IBEW wages go up in Louisiana this year?
2 of 6 Louisiana locals raised their JW scale in the last 12 months, with a median raise of $1.15 an hour (3.9%).
Where's the work in Louisiana?
57 calls are open at Louisiana locals right now. Open any local above for its calls, books, and work outlook, see every open call on the IBEW job call map, or find the busiest halls nationwide on Hot Spots.
