Carpenters Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,650 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $27,800
90th percentile $62,110
Employed locally 290
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,800
    25th
    $34,730
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $50,920
    90th
    $62,110

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,040
    Electricians$56,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,830
    Highway Maintenance Workers$36,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in East Tennessee is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in East Tennessee is 21.3% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $27,800 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,730.