The median annual wage for Carpenters in Lafayette, LA is $45,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,710.
Pay spans roughly $26,660 at the 10th percentile to $62,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.81 per hour. An estimated 480 people work as carpenters in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $45,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.81 |
| 10th percentile | $26,660 |
| 90th percentile | $62,340 |
| Employment | 480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.