How much does a carpenter make in Louisiana?
$49,920a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Louisiana. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.00
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,100Median: $49,920Highest 10%: $69,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| Median | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 75th | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| 90th | $69,310 | $33.32 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $55,630 |
| New Orleans, LA | $50,130 |
| Monroe, LA | $48,400 |
| Slidell, LA | $48,310 |
| Houma, LA | $48,210 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,440 |
| Shreveport, LA | $46,920 |
| Alexandria, LA | $46,760 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $45,930 |
| Hammond, LA | $45,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 38. Tennessee | $50,830 |
| 39. South Carolina | $50,670 |
| 40. Nebraska | $50,320 |
| 41. Louisiana | $49,920 |
| 42. Florida | $49,870 |
| 43. Georgia | $49,350 |
| 44. North Carolina | $49,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $24.00 ($49,920 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $49,920 against $60,580 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for carpenter pay?
Louisiana ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays carpenters the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $55,630 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.