salary$50,130 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,040per year
Jobs in the area1,390people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Metairie?
OK. Rent of $1,167 a month takes 27.9% 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 Metairie, LA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $50,130 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $37,250 and $73,040.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Metairie?
Typical rent of $1,167 a month takes 27.9% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.