Construction-trade hourly wages in Tennessee (BLS OEWS, latest release). Click any trade for the full pricing breakdown. Published averages — what workers are paid, not the rate to charge.
Tennessee median household income: $67,631 (Census ACS).
| Trade | Median /hr | Mean /hr |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $29.37 | $30.55 |
| Plumbers | $28.17 | $29.09 |
| Carpenters | $24.44 | $25.96 |
| Painters | $20.78 | $21.44 |
| Roofers | $21.97 | $22.47 |
| HVAC Technicians | $26.68 | $27.79 |
| Masons | $30.70 | $30.42 |
| Concrete Contractors | $23.04 | $23.41 |
| Drywall Contractors | $22.84 | $23.90 |
| Flooring Installers | $23.99 | $23.84 |
| Fence Installers | $21.79 | $22.37 |
| Landscapers | $17.80 | $18.56 |
| Tree Service Pros | $22.76 | $22.87 |
| Construction Laborers | $21.64 | $22.10 |
| Construction Supervisors | $35.81 | $36.94 |
| Construction Managers | $52.98 | $58.78 |
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