Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $20.97 an hour ($43,630 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.

$20.97Median hourly pay

$37,120–$48,310Middle half of workers, yearly

930People in this job in Tennessee

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($47,180). Tennessee ranks 35th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Tennessee

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.35	$34,020
25% of workers	$17.85	$37,120
Half of workers (median)	$20.97	$43,630
75% of workers	$23.23	$48,310
90% of workers	$28.07	$58,390

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Jackson	$47,840	60
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$46,070	340
Memphis	$45,600	370
Kingsport-Bristol	$43,960	50
Chattanooga	$38,960	0

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

Education, experience and outlook for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

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: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$65,010
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$44,780
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$49,980
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$35,290
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$44,710
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,540
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$44,030
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$43,710

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