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Carpenter Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$24.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,168/year ($3,431/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,990 Carpenter jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Carpenter salary of $49,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,168 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,810 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,819 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,123 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,168 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,431 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Louisiana?
- The median Carpenter salary in Louisiana is $49,920 per year ($24.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,730 and $59,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $49,920, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $41,168 per year ($3,431 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 8,990 Carpenter jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.