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Carpenters average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$56,730
- Knoxville$53,520
- Cleveland$53,490
- Memphis$53,370
- Chattanooga$53,340
- Morristown$52,710
- Clarksville$52,690
- Johnson City$51,320
- Jackson$51,100
- Kingsport$50,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $56,730 | $55,770 | $49,510 | $47,763 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $53,520 | $50,400 | $45,980 | $45,183 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $53,490 | $48,480 | $45,770 | $45,159 | 88 |
| Memphis | $53,370 | $50,620 | $46,960 | $45,063 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $53,340 | $50,760 | $46,590 | $45,039 | 91 |
| Morristown | $52,710 | $49,110 | $46,160 | $44,532 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $52,690 | $49,080 | $44,680 | $44,516 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $51,320 | $47,920 | $45,370 | $43,416 | 88 |
| Jackson | $51,100 | $47,950 | $45,370 | $43,239 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $50,040 | $48,340 | $39,180 | $42,387 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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