The median annual wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Lake Charles, LA is $39,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,570.
Pay spans roughly $25,940 at the 10th percentile to $56,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.22 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as helpers--carpenters in Lake Charles, LA.
| Median (annual) | $39,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.22 |
| 10th percentile | $25,940 |
| 90th percentile | $56,070 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.