verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Carpenter Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$49,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.00/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
8,990
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,594 #34 of 51

Carpenter pay in Louisiana, explained

Carpenters in Louisiana earn a median of $49,920 per year ($24.00 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $34,100, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $69,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $49,920 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $49,920 is worth about $56,594 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #34 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,100
$16.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,920
$24.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$69,310
$33.32/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $49,920 $56,594
Texas $48,900 $50,383 +$1,020
Mississippi $48,650 $55,950 +$1,270
Arkansas $47,760 $54,936 +$2,160

Carpenter in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Louisiana?

Carpenters in Louisiana earn a median of $49,920 per year ($24.00 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay carpenters well?

At $49,920, Louisiana pays 18% below the national median for carpenters. An estimated 8,990 work in the state.

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