salary$50,400 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,100per year
Jobs in the area1,280people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Knoxville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 36.8% 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 Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Knoxville, TN area is $50,400 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $36,600 and $70,100.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 36.8% 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 Knoxville, TN metro area.