How much does a carpenter make in Tennessee?
$50,830a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Tennessee. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,236 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.44
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $50,830Highest 10%: $66,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $50,830 | $24.44 | |
| 75th | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 90th | $66,450 | $31.95 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $55,770 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $50,760 |
| Memphis, TN | $50,620 |
| Knoxville, TN | $50,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $49,110 |
| Clarksville, TN | $49,080 |
| Cleveland, TN | $48,480 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,340 |
| Jackson, TN | $47,950 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 35. Kentucky | $52,680 |
| 36. Utah | $52,360 |
| 37. Idaho | $52,000 |
| 38. Tennessee | $50,830 |
| 39. South Carolina | $50,670 |
| 40. Nebraska | $50,320 |
| 41. Louisiana | $49,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.44 ($50,830 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $50,830 against $60,580 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for carpenter pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays carpenters the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $55,770 a year.
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.