Carpenters salary
in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $38,260–$58,120
- vs U.S. median
- -24%
- Metro rank
- #394 of 425
Carpenters in the South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $46,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% below the U.S. median of $60,580 and 9% below the TN statewide median of $50,830. It ranks #394 of 425 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Carpenters pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $55,770 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,760 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $50,620 |
| Knoxville, TN | $50,400 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,080 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,800 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $48,340 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $47,630 |
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Questions
What is the average Carpenters salary in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $46,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $38,260 and $58,120. The 10th percentile is $35,640 and the 90th is $62,340.
Is South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Carpenters?
That is 24% below the U.S. median of $60,580 and 9% below the TN statewide median of $50,830. It ranks #394 of 425 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Carpenters make an hour in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
About $22.25 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $46,270 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.39–$27.94 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.