Carpenters pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for carpenters is $24.00 an hour ($49,920 a year). About 8,990 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). Louisiana ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.40 | $34,100 |
| 25% of workers | $21.03 | $43,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| 75% of workers | $28.72 | $59,740 |
| 90% of workers | $33.32 | $69,310 |
Carpenters pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $55,630 | 3,490 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $50,130 | 1,390 |
| Monroe | $48,400 | 360 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $48,310 | 450 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $48,210 | 400 |
| Lafayette | $47,440 | 580 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $46,920 | 480 |
| Alexandria | $46,760 | 180 |
| Lake Charles | $45,930 | 630 |
| Hammond | $45,340 | 130 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for carpenters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $38,230 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $49,120 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $68,830 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $50,320 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $40,900 |
| Electricians | $61,540 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,680 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $51,700 |
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