Carpenters Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $46,960 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $60,860
Employed locally 370
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $50,190
    90th
    $60,860

    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 South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,890
    Electricians $56,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,830
    Highway Maintenance Workers $45,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in South Central Tennessee is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Carpenters salary in South Central Tennessee is 20.8% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.