Carpenters Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $46,780 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $31,260
90th percentile $59,720
Employed locally 150
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,260
    25th
    $36,520
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $49,300
    90th
    $59,720

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45,650
    Electricians$56,590
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$39,850
    Highway Maintenance Workers$35,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northeast Louisiana is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.44 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northeast Louisiana is 21.1% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,260 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,520.