▲48%
The average hourly pay for a Carpenter in Chattanooga, Tennessee is $17.68.
10%
$12.04
MEDIAN
$17.68
90%
$30.91
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$12 - $31
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$25,127 - $63,728
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Job Description for Carpenter
Carpenter Tasks
- Build closets, counters, shelves, cabinets, doors, bulletin boards, windows, wall panels and other related finish carpentry items.
- Dismantle or demolish and remove designated items prior to the commencement of repairs.
- Select lumber, materials and supplies.
- Work from blueprints, sketches and drawings in addition to verbal and written descriptions to accomplish the job.
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Popular Skills for Carpenter
Avg. Hourly Rate
Popularity
8 responses
8 responses
Blueprints
$17
6 responses
4 responses
4 responses
Skills that pay less than market rate include Siding Installation, Project Management, Blueprints, Window or Door Installation and Flooring Installation.
Pay by Experience Level for Carpenter
An experienced Carpenter with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $18.59 based on 5 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $20.
Pay Difference by Location
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Employees with Carpenter in their job title in New York, New York earn an average of 48.5% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Chicago, Illinois (47.1% more) and Seattle, Washington (46.3% more).
Years of Experience
This data is based on 11 survey responses.
Experienced
45.5%
Late Career
54.5%
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