salary$47,440 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,020per year
Jobs in the area580people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Lafayette?
OK. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 27.7% 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 Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Lafayette, LA area is $47,440 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $28,520 and $64,020.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 27.7% 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 Lafayette, LA metro area.