salary$50,760 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$66,000per year
Jobs in the area620people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Chattanooga?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 36.3% of the median carpenter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $50,760 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $37,310 and $66,000.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 36.3% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.