salary$46,920 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,640per year
Jobs in the area480people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Shreveport?
OK. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 26.6% 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 Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $46,920 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $32,300 and $64,640.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 26.6% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.