Carpenters Salary in Louisiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana

Carpenters in Louisiana earn a median salary of $46,991 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.8% vs the national median of $59,310. An estimated 8,630 carpenters are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $41,740 to $56,620 depending on location.

$46,991 Avg median salary in Louisiana
$56,620 Highest paying metro
$41,740 Lowest paying metro
8,630 Employed in Louisiana

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      Carpenters salaries by city in Louisiana

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Baton Rouge, LA $56,620 $47,690 $65,630 2,910
      New Orleans, LA $51,130 $45,540 $67,110 1,660
      Lake Charles, LA $50,160 $37,690 $60,600 1,100
      Houma, LA $48,030 $40,920 $59,690 360
      Northeast Louisiana $46,780 $36,520 $49,300 150
      Slidell, LA $46,070 $36,110 $53,430 430
      Shreveport, LA $45,740 $36,950 $56,780 490
      Alexandria, LA $45,590 $37,550 $53,690 170
      Lafayette, LA $45,360 $35,480 $56,160 480
      Southwest Louisiana $44,960 $37,220 $54,640 220
      Monroe, LA $44,710 $36,680 $50,180 300
      Central Louisiana $43,990 $36,480 $49,370 220
      Hammond, LA $41,740 $35,930 $50,380 140

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