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How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make in Nashville?

$48,580a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $23.36 an hour or $4,048 a month.

Hourly
$23.36
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
69 of 219
Jobs in the area
560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,500Median: $48,580Highest 10%: $65,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,500$18.51
25th$42,550$20.46
Median$48,580$23.36
75th$50,410$24.24
90th$65,370$31.43

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

Knoxville, TN$46,890
Memphis, TN$44,030
Chattanooga, TN$43,770
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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $23.36 ($48,580 a year).

Do cabinetmaker and bench carpenters make more in Nashville than the national average?

Yes: $48,580 against $46,680 nationally, 4% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $46,440, so Nashville pays 5% more.

Where does Nashville rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?

69 of 219 metro areas with data.

How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,370 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.