Carpenter Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median carpenter in the Nashville area earns $55,770 a year ($26.81 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($60,580) and 10% above the Tennessee median ($50,830). Half of the 3,040 carpenters there earn between $49,510 and $61,050.
Median $55,770
10th: $40,12090th: $69,680
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,120 | $37,460 | $40,410 |
| 25th percentile | $49,510 | $46,520 | $48,510 |
| Median | $55,770 | $50,830 | $60,580 |
| 75th percentile | $61,050 | $59,900 | $76,830 |
| 90th percentile | $69,680 | $66,450 | $99,910 |
| Average | $56,730 | $53,990 | $65,630 |
| Jobs | 3,040 | 8,200 | 670,090 |
Nashville, TN ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for carpenter pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($89,200).
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- Memphis, TN: $50,620
- 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: $46,190
- Electrician: $63,340
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $56,030
- Plumber: $60,100
- Construction Supervisor: $78,830
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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.