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 New Orleans?
Expensive. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 36.1% of the median carpenter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 36.1% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.