Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Carpenter jobs in New Orleans, LA

1,390 carpenters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $50,130/year median · 17% below the national median.

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The median carpenter salary in New Orleans, LA is $50,130/year, with a typical range of $44,810 to $61,880 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary	$50,130/year	BLS

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Carpenter pay in New Orleans, LA

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

25th$44,810 Median$50,130 75th$61,880 vs US17% below the national median

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

What is a Carpenter salary in New Orleans?

The median carpenter salary in New Orleans, LA is $50,130/year, with a typical range of $44,810 to $61,880 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,390 carpenters employed in the New Orleans metro area.

Carpenter pay bands in New Orleans 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.

Mid Level Carpenter

Typical mid level band in New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $43,362–$56,045
Common on: Greenhouse

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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $41,858–$62,361
Common on: iCIMS

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

Mid Level Carpenter

Typical mid level band in New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $47,874–$61,459
Common on: Ashby

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

Mid Level Carpenter

Typical mid level band in New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $45,618–$58,752
Common on: Greenhouse

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

Mid Level Carpenter

Typical mid level band in New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $43,362–$55,143
Common on: Greenhouse

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 — New Orleans Metro

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

Entry Carpenter0–2 yrs$36,093
Mid Carpenter2–5 yrs$47,623
Senior Carpenter5–8 yrs$60,156
Staff Carpenter8–12 yrs$72,688
Lead Carpenter12+ yrs$85,221

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

Employers in the Carpenter hiring market in New Orleans

Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises

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 New Orleans post Carpenter jobs

Employers in the New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Carpenter earn in New Orleans, LA?: Median $50,130/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $44,810–$61,880. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Carpenter jobs are there in New Orleans?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,390 Carpenter roles employed in the New Orleans metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do New Orleans 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 New Orleans and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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