Home & Repair, Louisiana

Carpenter cost in Shreveport, LA

A typical Carpenter figure in Shreveport is about $67 per hour, about 21% below the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Shreveport

$67

per hour

Fair price range: $36 to $118

On the low end
$36
On the high end
$118

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Shreveport. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Project complexity
  2. Custom millwork
  3. Material grade
  4. On-site vs shop work
  5. Finish quality

Ways to pay less

  1. Have plans ready
  2. Buy materials yourself
  3. Combine small jobs
  4. Ask for a day rate
  5. Reuse existing trim

Carpenter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Shreveport, LA$67
$36 to $118
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Baton Rouge, LA$77
$41 to $135
New Orleans, LA$76
$41 to $134
Jackson, MS$69
$36 to $121
Laredo, TX$68
$36 to $120
McAllen, TX$68
$36 to $120

Other Home & Repair costs in Shreveport

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Shreveport: what does it cost?

In Shreveport, LA, Carpenter typically costs about $67 per hour, with most prices between $36 and $118.

Why is Shreveport lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Shreveport, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Shreveport about 21% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.