Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Carpenter jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

3,490 carpenters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $55,630/year median · 8% below the national median.

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The median carpenter salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $55,630/year, with a typical range of $48,260 to $60,880 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary	$55,630/year	BLS

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Carpenter pay in Baton Rouge, LA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Baton Rouge metro. Half of Carpenters earn inside that band.

25th$48,260 Median$55,630 75th$60,880 vs US8% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 47-2031, Carpenter). Full Carpenter salary guide →

What is a Carpenter salary in Baton Rouge?

The median carpenter salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $55,630/year, with a typical range of $48,260 to $60,880 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,490 carpenters employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Carpenter pay bands in Baton Rouge by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Carpenter

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $48,954–$64,197
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Carpenter

Typical lead band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $48,954–$62,194
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Carpenter

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $49,788–$67,201
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Carpenter

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $47,285–$65,198
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Carpenter

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $48,954–$66,199
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Carpenter Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Baton Rouge’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Carpenter0–2 yrs$40,053
Mid Carpenter2–5 yrs$52,848
Senior Carpenter5–8 yrs$66,756
Staff Carpenter8–12 yrs$80,663
Lead Carpenter12+ yrs$94,571

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2031, Carpenter).

Employers in the Carpenter hiring market in Baton Rouge

Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Baton Rouge post Carpenter jobs

Employers in the Baton Rouge metro typically post Carpenter roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Carpenter in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Carpenter earn in Baton Rouge, LA?: Median $55,630/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $48,260–$60,880. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Carpenter jobs are there in Baton Rouge?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,490 Carpenter roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge employers use for Carpenter?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Carpenter jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Carpenter openings in Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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