Carpenters Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $46,070 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $31,500
90th percentile $61,690
Employed locally 430
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,500
    25th
    $36,110
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $53,430
    90th
    $61,690

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 58% Median Carpenters salary is 42% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,490
    Electricians$49,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,040
    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$36,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Slidell, LA is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Slidell, LA is 22.3% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,500 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,110.