Carpenters Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $48,030 -19% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $35,440
90th percentile $62,900
Employed locally 360
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,440
    25th
    $40,920
    50th (median)
    $48,030
    75th
    $59,690
    90th
    $62,900

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 75% Median Carpenters salary is 25% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,690
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $66,960
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $66,560

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $60,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,680
    Construction Laborers $38,200
    Electricians $57,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,950
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Houma, LA is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.11 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Houma, LA is 19% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,440 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,920.