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145Construction Jobs in Tennessee
145 construction openings across Tennessee. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Construction hiring in Tennessee: the current picture
There are 145 construction openings in Tennessee. Employers added at least 10 new construction postings in Tennessee in the past week.
No single employer dominates — the three biggest recruiters (Johnson Controls, Walmart30, Amazon.com Services) together hold only about 22% of listings. Knoxville has the deepest pool (18 openings), followed by Memphis (15) and Chattanooga (13). Of postings that specify a schedule, 97% are full-time. 1 listings are remote-eligible — a small slice (about 1%) of the market.
Posted pay in Tennessee runs below the national mix for construction work: 15% of salaried postings here advertise $100K or more, versus 31% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $72,000 here, compared with roughly $77,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for construction and extraction occupations in Tennessee at $57,000 (median $51,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run above that benchmark. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do construction jobs pay in Tennessee?
53 of the 145construction postings in Tennessee list pay (37%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $72,000 a year, and 15% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 53 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- Johnson Controls12
- Walmart3010
- Amazon.com Services10
- Cherokee Millwright10
- Pioneer Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing10
- Walmart7
- Daikinapplied6
- WestgateResorts4
Where the jobs are
- Knoxville18
- Memphis15
- Chattanooga13
- Maryville7
- Franklin6
- Lexington4
- Gatlinburg4
- Kingsport3
- Murfreesboro3
- Ashland City3
Newest construction listings in Tennessee
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- Shop Sheet Metal Foreman, Maryville, TN
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- Journeyman Plumber, Facility Services
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- Principal, Construction, NA Launch & Expansions (Last Mile), RSR Site Support
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- Construction Manager, Remote to Local Building Solutions and Engineering Team, North America, WW Engineering & Innovation
Frequently asked questions
How many construction jobs are open in Tennessee?
There are 145 construction job postings in Tennessee. At least 10 of them were posted within the past week.
What do construction jobs pay in Tennessee?
Among the 53 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $72,000 a year, and 15% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for construction jobs in Tennessee?
The employers with the most open construction roles in Tennessee are Johnson Controls (12 openings), Walmart30 (10), and Amazon.com Services (10). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote construction jobs in Tennessee?
Yes — 1 of the construction postings in Tennessee are remote-eligible (about 1% of the market).