Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #44 of 49 · TN
9.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,980 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $44,780
Employment 5,380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,620P25 $37,580 Median $44,780P75 $48,310P90 $53,300
About 80% of cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Tennessee earn between $35,620 and $53,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Tennessee is $43,980, about 9.2% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,030 | $46,820 | 380 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $46,060 | $43,890 | 410 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $45,650 | $46,310 | 1,190 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $45,560 | $43,930 | 310 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,420 | $44,030 | 720 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $44,250 | $42,940 | 540 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $43,940 | $42,560 | 490 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $43,920 | $43,670 | 280 |