Carpenters Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,990 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $60,480
Employed locally 220
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $36,480
    50th (median)
    $43,990
    75th
    $49,370
    90th
    $60,480

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,770
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45,340
    Electricians$54,870
    Highway Maintenance Workers$32,670
    Extraction Workers, All Other$38,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Central Louisiana is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Central Louisiana is 25.8% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,480.