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Trades Apprentice (Electrician)

DOTD-Engineering & Operations · Baton Rouge, LA

$16.06 - $28.90 Hourly Posted Oct 6, 2026 · yesterday Closes Oct 20, 2026
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The overall function of this position is to install, repair and maintain traffic signal equipment and other electrical components located throughout District 61. This position is located in District 61/Unit 751/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. This work includes making programming changes to signal controllers and electrical repairs to various signal components. A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeurs License is required upon appointment. Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and programs traffic signal systems, controllers, cameras, GPS equipment, and interconnected signal networks. Conducts inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance of traffic signals to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow. Prepares and maintains work orders, inspection reports, loop repair documentation, and traffic signal records for maintenance, audits, and legal testimony.

Source: GovernmentJobs / State of Louisiana NeoGov

Pay & demand for Electricians in Louisiana

This listing pays about $46,758/yr (midpoint) — around the 10th percentile for Electricians in Baton Rouge metro: below the typical range.

$48,76010th $65,330median $81,81090th
Median pay
$65,330/yr · Baton Rouge metro
Typical range
$58,470 – $77,800
Average pay
$67,160/yr
Employed in Louisiana
10,550
Share of LA jobs
5.45 per 1,000

Baton Rouge metro median for this occupation is $3,790 above the statewide median.

Typical path: HS diploma + 4-5 year paid apprenticeship (typical path to journeyman)

Living in Baton Rouge, LA

Median rent
$1,108/mo
Median home value
$232,300
Median household income
$68,910/yr
Population
871,379

A month at this job's midpoint pay would cover about 3.5 months of median rent here.

HUD fair market rent (FY2026, East Baton Rouge Parish): $1,064/mo 1BR · $1,204/mo 2BR — a 2BR at FMR takes about 31% of this job's monthly midpoint pay.

Wage estimates: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, 2025 annual estimates, occupation 472111 — Electricians. Percentile is an estimate for comparison, not a guarantee. Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.

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