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Carpenters average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$54,590
- New Orleans$53,310
- Houma$51,430
- Slidell$50,030
- Shreveport$48,480
- Lafayette$48,450
- Alexandria$48,370
- Monroe$48,060
- Lake Charles$46,750
- Hammond$45,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $54,590 | $55,630 | $48,260 | $44,792 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $53,310 | $50,130 | $44,810 | $43,802 | 93 |
| Houma | $51,430 | $48,210 | $45,270 | $42,347 | 85 |
| Slidell | $50,030 | $48,310 | $37,400 | $41,264 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $48,480 | $46,920 | $39,450 | $40,066 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $48,450 | $47,440 | $38,590 | $40,042 | 87 |
| Alexandria | $48,370 | $46,760 | $38,650 | $39,980 | 86 |
| Monroe | $48,060 | $48,400 | $38,620 | $39,741 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $46,750 | $45,930 | $33,550 | $38,727 | 86 |
| Hammond | $45,970 | $45,340 | $36,160 | $38,124 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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