Carpenters salary
in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $36,890–$54,660
- vs U.S. median
- -23%
- Metro rank
- #388 of 425
Carpenters in the Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $46,810 a year, based on BLS estimates for 260 jobs (May 2025). That is 23% below the U.S. median of $60,580 and 6% below the LA statewide median of $49,920. It ranks #388 of 425 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Carpenters pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $55,630 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $50,130 |
| Monroe, LA | $48,400 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $48,310 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $48,210 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,440 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $46,920 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $45,930 |
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Questions
What is the average Carpenters salary in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $46,810 a year (May 2025). Half of the 260 jobs pay between $36,890 and $54,660. The 10th percentile is $28,940 and the 90th is $62,510.
Is Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Carpenters?
That is 23% below the U.S. median of $60,580 and 6% below the LA statewide median of $49,920. It ranks #388 of 425 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Carpenters make an hour in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
About $22.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $46,810 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.74–$26.28 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.