salary$55,630 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$71,640per year
Jobs in the area3,490people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Baton Rouge?
OK. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 23.9% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $55,630 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $38,160 and $71,640.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 23.9% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baton Rouge, LA metro area.