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How much does a helpers--carpenter make in Memphis?

$38,470a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,206 a month.

Hourly
$18.50
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
72 of 95
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,920Median: $38,470Highest 10%: $49,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,920$16.31
25th$35,650$17.14
Median$38,470$18.50
75th$42,080$20.23
90th$49,240$23.67

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters.

Nashville, TN$44,080
Helpers--Carpenter salary in Tennessee Helpers--Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $18.50 ($38,470 a year).

Do helpers--carpenters make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $38,470 against $43,780 nationally, 12% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,790, so Memphis pays 3% less.

Where does Memphis rank for helpers--carpenter pay?

72 of 95 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--carpenter make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,240 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.