SOC 47-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Carpenters — Louisiana
Louisiana · 4 metro areas compared
At $40,900, median pay for Helpers--Carpenters in Louisiana tracks the national median of $43,780 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $40,900, median pay for Helpers--Carpenters in Louisiana tracks the national median of $43,780 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,470 and $48,690. The lowest tenth earn under $22,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $52,100.
The area has 860 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.20 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Louisiana ranks 25th by median wage. Baton Rouge leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,830. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 492nd of 679 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,660 | −48.2% |
| 25th | $30,470 | −30.4% |
| Median (50th) | $40,900 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $48,690 | +11.2% |
| 90th | $52,100 | +19.0% |
| Mean | $39,860 | −9.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge | $47,830 | 300 | |
| 2 | Lake Charles | $46,510 | 50 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $44,060 | 240 | |
| 4 | Houma | $31,520 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $40,900 goes as far as $46,372 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,372US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,900 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,660 to $52,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baton Rouge, at $47,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $40,900, or $19.66 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $43,780, so pay in Louisiana is 6.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisiana earns more than $52,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baton Rouge, at $47,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 860 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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