Carpenters Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $44,960 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.61
10th percentile $31,580
90th percentile $61,660
Employed locally 220
National median $59,310

Compare Carpenters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwest Louisiana stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Carpenters
in
Southwest Louisiana
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,580
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $44,960
    75th
    $54,640
    90th
    $61,660

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,160
    Electricians$54,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,630
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$38,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$43,440
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$41,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwest Louisiana is $21.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southwest Louisiana is 24.2% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,580 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.