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Finish Carpenter Salary in Tennessee

Handles interior details after framing is complete, including doors, windows, and staircases.

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How Finish Carpenter Pay in Tennessee Compares

Finish Carpenters in Tennessee earn a median $54,141 a year, 14% below the national metro median of $62,973. That ranks Tennessee #53 of 57 states and territories with BLS metro data. Pay runs from $40,678 at entry level to $71,982 for the top 10%, a 1.8x gap.

Annual Salary

Entry Level (10th)

$40,678

Bottom 25%

$43,882

Median Average

$54,141

Mean (Average)

$56,045

Top 25%

$63,896

Top Earners (90th)

$71,982

Hourly Rates

Entry Level (10th)

$19.56/hr

Bottom 25%

$21.10/hr

Median Hourly

$26.03/hr

Mean (Average)

$26.95/hr

Top 25%

$30.72/hr

Top Earners (90th)

$34.61/hr
Annual salary distribution

Top Paying Cities in Tennessee

Based on local market data for Finish Carpenters.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Finish Carpenters in Tennessee