salary$49,080 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$65,060per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Clarksville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 37.6% 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 Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $49,080 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $36,270 and $65,060.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 37.6% 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 Clarksville, TN-KY metro area.