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Carpenter Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

A mid-level Carpenter in Baton Rouge, LA earns a median $55,630, ranging $48,260 (P25) to $71,640 (P90).

Carpenter salary percentiles in Baton Rouge, LA

Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.

PercentileAnnual base
25th percentile$48,260
Median (50th)$55,630
75th percentile$60,880
90th percentile$71,640
Mean$54,590

Job outlook

Nationally, Carpenters is projected to grow +0.9% with ~79,500 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.

Methodology

These Carpenter bands for Baton Rouge, LA draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.

Frequently asked questions

Where does this carpenter salary data for Baton Rouge, LA come from?

Every percentile for carpenter roles in Baton Rouge, LA is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.

Are Baton Rouge, LA carpenter salaries self-reported?

No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Baton Rouge, LA figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.

How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Baton Rouge, LA?

They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for carpenter roles in the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.

How current is the Baton Rouge, LA data?

BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the carpenter figures for Baton Rouge, LA refresh on a quarterly cadence.

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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.

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