salary$50,620 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,780per year
Jobs in the area1,240people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Memphis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 33.2% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $50,620 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $40,250 and $64,780.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 33.2% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.