Carpenters Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $45,350 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $30,490
90th percentile $59,690
Employed locally 320
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,490
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $45,350
    75th
    $48,090
    90th
    $59,690

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,600
    Electricians$49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,960
    Highway Maintenance Workers$45,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in North Central Tennessee is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.93 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in North Central Tennessee is 23.5% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $30,490 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.