Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Carpenter jobs in Nashville, TN

3,040 carpenters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $55,770/year median · 8% below the national median.

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The median carpenter salary in Nashville, TN is $55,770/year, with a typical range of $49,510 to $61,050 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Carpenter pay in Nashville, TN

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Nashville metro. Half of Carpenters earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $49,510 $55,770 $61,050
25th$49,510 Median$55,770 75th$61,050 vs US8% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area (SOC 47-2031, Carpenter). Full Carpenter salary guide →

What is a Carpenter salary in Nashville?

The median carpenter salary in Nashville, TN is $55,770/year, with a typical range of $49,510 to $61,050 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,040 carpenters employed in the Nashville metro area.

Carpenter pay bands in Nashville by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Carpenter

Typical entry level band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$50,750–$66,366
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Carpenter

Typical mid level band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$49,914–$66,366
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Carpenter

Typical mid level band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$47,404–$68,374
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Carpenter

Typical entry level band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$52,423–$69,377
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Carpenter

Typical lead band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$53,260–$68,374
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Carpenter Career Ladder — Nashville Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Nashville’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Carpenter0–2 yrs$40,154
  2. Mid Carpenter2–5 yrs$52,981
  3. Senior Carpenter5–8 yrs$66,924
  4. Staff Carpenter8–12 yrs$80,866
  5. Lead Carpenter12+ yrs$94,809

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2031, Carpenter).

Employers in the Carpenter hiring market in Nashville

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Nashville post Carpenter jobs

Employers in the Nashville metro typically post Carpenter roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Carpenter in Nashville, TN — Common Questions

How much does a Carpenter earn in Nashville, TN?
Median $55,770/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $49,510–$61,050. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Carpenter jobs are there in Nashville?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,040 Carpenter roles employed in the Nashville metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Nashville employers use for Carpenter?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Carpenter jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Carpenter openings in Nashville and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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