The median annual wage for Carpenters in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $51,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,040.
Pay spans roughly $37,270 at the 10th percentile to $67,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.58 per hour. An estimated 1,660 people work as carpenters in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $51,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,040 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.58 |
| 10th percentile | $37,270 |
| 90th percentile | $67,750 |
| Employment | 1,660 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.