Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Tennessee

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You’re in luck! Jobs for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Tennessee are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Tennessee is growing slower than average.

• Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Tennessee earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Cabinetmaker or Bench Carpenter Career?

• Precision Production
• Woodworking
• Cabinetmaking & Millwork

How Many Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Work in Tennessee?

In 2018, there were 2,250 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters working in the state.

There were 2,380 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 130 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 1,295 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters working in it, which means Tennessee has more Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters than average.

Job Projections for Tennessee

Jobs for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in this state are growing at a rate of 3.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 2.3%.

Tennessee Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 200 annual job openings, and a total of 1,910 jobs for Tennessee Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 11,500 annual jobs and 111,800 total jobs in 2026.

What do Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Make in Tennessee?

In 2018 wages for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters ranged from $21,260 to $42,710 with $30,270 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.22 to $20.53. The median hourly rate was $14.56.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $14.17 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.39.

The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Tennessee Metros for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN	650	$34,520
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	360	$28,120
Knoxville, TN	190	$32,070
Cleveland, TN	110	$22,300
Chattanooga, TN-GA	80	$33,160
Morristown, TN	50	$28,290
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA	40	$29,330

Top States for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Employment

The table below shows the states where most Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	10,690	$34,450
Texas	8,600	$29,980
Florida	5,130	$35,990
Indiana	5,090	$32,420
Pennsylvania	4,620	$37,490
Ohio	4,520	$35,170
New York	4,050	$41,680
Wisconsin	3,550	$31,140
Illinois	3,390	$37,890
Minnesota	3,120	$40,640
North Carolina	3,000	$29,270
Michigan	3,000	$37,600
Virginia	2,860	$34,190
Alabama	2,810	$28,770
Colorado	2,480	$35,550
Missouri	2,400	$33,350
Oregon	2,370	$34,580
Washington	2,330	$38,640
Tennessee	2,250	$30,270
Georgia	2,190	$34,000

Below are the states where Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Hawaii	$56,800
Rhode Island	$46,150
Massachusetts	$45,810
Alaska	$44,840
New Hampshire	$44,200
Maryland	$43,690
New Jersey	$43,650
Connecticut	$43,610
Delaware	$42,630
New York	$41,680

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.