Carpenter Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median carpenter in the Memphis area earns $50,620 a year ($24.34 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($60,580) and about the same as the Tennessee median ($50,830). Half of the 1,240 carpenters there earn between $46,960 and $58,790.
Median $50,620
10th: $40,25090th: $64,780
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,250 | $37,460 | $40,410 |
| 25th percentile | $46,960 | $46,520 | $48,510 |
| Median | $50,620 | $50,830 | $60,580 |
| 75th percentile | $58,790 | $59,900 | $76,830 |
| 90th percentile | $64,780 | $66,450 | $99,910 |
| Average | $53,370 | $53,990 | $65,630 |
| Jobs | 1,240 | 8,200 | 670,090 |
Memphis, TN ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for carpenter pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($89,200).
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- Nashville, TN: $55,770
- San Francisco, CA: $89,200
- Chicago, IL: $80,440
- San Jose, CA: $80,190
- Seattle, WA: $76,410
- Los Angeles, CA: $75,740
- Boston, MA: $75,210
- Sacramento, CA: $74,440
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- Construction Laborer: $44,810
- Electrician: $60,890
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $53,870
- Plumber: $58,690
- Construction Supervisor: $75,850
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.