Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $30,200 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.52
10th percentile $21,630
90th percentile $45,610
Employed locally 40
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,630
    25th
    $28,880
    50th (median)
    $30,200
    75th
    $39,030
    90th
    $45,610

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 47% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Bend, OR $58,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    Baton Rouge, LA $47,170
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,340

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$60,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,680
    Construction Laborers$38,200
    Electricians$57,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,950
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Houma, LA is $14.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.99 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Houma, LA is 27.4% below the national median of $41,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Carpenters in Houma?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $21,630 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,880.