Helpers--Carpenters pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for helpers--carpenters is $19.66 an hour ($40,900 a year). About 860 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($43,780). Louisiana ranks 25th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--carpenters in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.89 | $22,660 |
| 25% of workers | $14.65 | $30,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.66 | $40,900 |
| 75% of workers | $23.41 | $48,690 |
| 90% of workers | $25.05 | $52,100 |
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $47,830 | 300 |
| Lake Charles | $46,510 | 50 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $44,060 | 240 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $31,520 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--carpenters
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $49,920 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $36,160 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $36,400 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $38,570 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $37,380 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $68,830 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $39,960 |
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