Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $36,720 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $21,130
90th percentile $39,410
Employed locally 40
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,130
    25th
    $30,450
    50th (median)
    $36,720
    75th
    $36,720
    90th
    $39,410

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 67% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 33% 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 Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,550
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,650
    Electricians $48,420
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Shreveport, LA is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Shreveport, LA is 11.7% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $21,130 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,450.