Electrician Schools in Louisiana (Top Programs)

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An electrical career in Louisiana can be profitable, as jobs will grow by 8% until 2024.

Let’s take a look at the state requirements for this industry.

Apprenticeship

In this state, new electricians are not required to be licensed.

However, each city and county has its own licensing laws.

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New Orleans is the only city in Louisiana where certifications are required.

To start your career, you will need to get trained first.

Trade Schools

The easiest way to fulfill the education requirements is by enrolling in a trade school.

Such programs offer both theory class and practical courses.

At the end of your training period, you will be awarded an associate’s degree.

Some trade schools provide job placements, which makes it easy to get hired in an entry-level position.

School Name Address
ITI Technical College 13944 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges 615 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges 1710 Sullivan Dr, Bogalusa, LA 70427
Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges 4311 South MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71302
Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges 3710 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA 70043
Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges 9500 Industrial Drive, Minden, LA 71055
Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges 1407 Highway 311, Schriever, LA 70395
Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges 7500 Millhaven Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
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Union Apprenticeships

These are available through the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC) chapter offices in Louisiana.

To get accepted into a program, you have to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

You can also get your training by applying directly to a job with an electrical company.

However, you should have a background in the industry to improve your chances of getting accepted.

In New Orleans, trainees need to apply for a license which requires:

  • An application form
  • 2 passport-style photos
  • Driver’s license copy
  • Letter from your school or employer

Become a Journeyman

To become a journeyman, you need:

  • 5 years of work experience
  • 4 years of training
  • 4 years with an electrician helper’s license
  • Score 70% on the test
  • Application form

The exam is open book, lasts for 4 hours, and comprises 80 questions.

If you want to get a maintenance electrician license and work in that specialization, you need:

  • 5 years of experience
  • A 70% score in the test
  • Application form

The test is open book, lasts for 3 hours and features 60 questions.

Get a Master Electrician License

To become a master electrician, you need to pass an exam.

The exam requirements are as follows:

  • Pass the Louisiana Master Electrician – 701 Exam
  • 2 passport-style photos
  • Have a physical location for your company
  • Represent only one business
  • Application form
  • General Liability insurance of $500,000 and Worker’s Compensation
  • Driver’s license copy
  • Application fee

The exam is open book, has a duration of 5 hours and comprises 100 questions.

Become an independent contractor

If you want to run your own business, you will need an independent contractor license.

You can either get the commercial contractor license for projects over $10,000, or the residential contractor license for $7,500 projects on residential homes.

The requirements for these certifications are:

  • Application form for the type of license you are seeking
  • The current net worth of $10,000
  • Having at least one employee (can be yourself)
  • Take the Business and Law and trade tests
  • General liability insurance.of $100,000

Salary

There are several factors influencing your salary as an electrician in Louisiana.

Annual Salary Range:
$35K
$46K
$58K
10%
50%
90%
Annual Salary by Location:
Location Avg. Annual Salary
New Orleans $48,205
Baton Rouge $45,148
Shreveport $44,643
Metairie $48,205
Lafayette $44,613
Lake Charles $44,002
Bossier City $44,643
Kenner $48,178
Monroe $44,410
Alexandria $43,022

Regional Salary in Louisiana

Region Employed Avg. Annual Salary Avg. Hourly Pay Top 10% Annual Salary Bottom 10% Annual Salary
Alexandria, LA490$51,580$24.8$60,790$40,210
Baton Rouge, LA3,710$57,570$27.68$79,830$35,670
Hammond, LA120$48,850$23.49$63,150$30,870
Houma-Thibodaux, LA400$56,480$27.16$77,170$37,960
Lafayette, LA1,090$52,480$25.23$73,110$31,780
Lake Charles, LA860$58,140$27.95$85,090$37,520
Monroe, LA410$46,040$22.14$59,830$28,380
New Orleans-Metairie, LA2,460$58,220$27.99$80,090$35,120
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA790$48,130$23.14$66,180$31,510
* Salary information based on the May 2022 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey for Electricians, OCC Code 47-2111, BLS.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

Maintaining the License

The journeyman, maintenance, and master electrician licenses will need annual renewal.

Your first contractor license needs to be renewed after a year, and at that point, you can choose to get it renewed every 2 or 3 years.

You will also need to take 6 extra education hours before renewal.

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