Louisiana Electricians

Hiring an Electrician in Louisiana

Buildermuse currently lists 10 electricians in Louisiana, averaging 5.0 stars across 3,898 verified Google reviews. That is an unusually strong field — when nearly every firm clears 4.8 stars, response time and availability become the real differentiators, so call two or three rather than only the top result. Most of the crews above operate out of Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, and Broussard.

Louisiana licenses this trade at the state level: the Electrical credential is required for all work, regardless of project size. Licensed through LA State Board of Electrical Examiners. Licenses renew on an annual cycle (December 31). Expect a $200 state application fee. Verify any license directly with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors at (225) 765-2301 before signing a contract. At a minimum, ask for proof of $100,000 in general liability coverage and active workers' comp.

Labor is the biggest line item on most bids, and the Louisiana market sets the floor: construction workers here average $37.60 an hour — about $78,208 a year — across 141,065 workers statewide, per Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Use that figure as a sanity check when comparing quotes — a bid priced far below market labor rates usually means subcontracted or uninsured crews.