Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #26 of 31 · TN
11% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,090 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,070
Employment 400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,880P25 $41,710 Median $45,070P75 $46,320P90 $64,070
About 80% of drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Tennessee earn between $39,880 and $64,070. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Tennessee is $46,090, about 11% below the U.S. average ($51,810). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $41,810 | $44,530 | 60 |
| Knoxville, TN | $41,710 | $43,760 | 70 |