Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $22.33 an hour ($46,440 a year). About 1,570 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($46,680). Tennessee ranks 30th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.20 | $35,780 |
| 25% of workers | $18.50 | $38,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.33 | $46,440 |
| 75% of workers | $23.96 | $49,840 |
| 90% of workers | $30.00 | $62,400 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $48,580 | 560 |
| Knoxville | $46,890 | 220 |
| Memphis | $44,030 | 120 |
| Chattanooga | $43,770 | 100 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2.9% over ten years, declining · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $50,830 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $50,460 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $35,290 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $45,860 |
| Furniture Finishers | $32,160 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $39,070 |
| Woodworkers, All Other | $34,790 |
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