Carpenters Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $51,130 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.58
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $67,750
Employed locally 1,660
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $45,540
    50th (median)
    $51,130
    75th
    $67,110
    90th
    $67,750

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 82% Median Carpenters salary is 18% 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 New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$42,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,070
    Electricians$60,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,430
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in New Orleans, LA is $24.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.12 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in New Orleans, LA is 13.8% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,540.