Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Tennessee

Helpers--carpenters in Tennessee earn the most in Knoxville (average $45,190 a year) and the least in Memphis ($40,260), across the 3 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--carpenters average at $42,670 and the median at $39,790 for 440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,050.

Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in Tennessee

Knoxville$45,190
Nashville$43,970
Memphis$40,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Knoxville	$45,190	$46,670	$39,480	$38,490	93
Nashville	$43,970	$44,080	$37,350	$37,510	96
Memphis	$40,260	$38,470	$35,650	$34,529	92

*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.

Helpers--Carpenters salary in other states

Helpers--Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in Tennessee

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 47-3012.
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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