The median annual wage for Carpenters in Lake Charles, LA is $50,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,130.
Pay spans roughly $31,420 at the 10th percentile to $65,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.11 per hour. An estimated 1,100 people work as carpenters in Lake Charles, LA.
| Median (annual) | $50,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.11 |
| 10th percentile | $31,420 |
| 90th percentile | $65,050 |
| Employment | 1,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.