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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $20.18 an hour ($41,970 a year). About 4,210 people work in this job there.

$20.18Median hourly pay
$36,260–$47,140Middle half of workers, yearly
4,210People in this job in Tennessee

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($45,760). Tennessee ranks 37th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in Tennessee

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.72$34,770
25% of workers$17.43$36,260
Half of workers (median)$20.18$41,970
75% of workers$22.66$47,140
90% of workers$26.95$56,050

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chattanooga$46,220160
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$45,760810
Knoxville$45,750220
Clarksville$45,670320
Memphis$45,290150
Kingsport-Bristol$43,530200
Jackson$42,320100
Morristown$41,81030

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)

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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,190
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,920
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$35,290
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,540
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,950
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,030
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,760

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.