Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #33 of 36 · TN
13.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,320 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $40,730
Employment 700
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,080P25 $37,770 Median $40,730P75 $55,850P90 $59,910
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Tennessee earn between $35,080 and $59,910. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Tennessee is $45,320, about 13.7% below the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $51,850 | $50,350 | 150 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,720 | $41,230 | 30 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $39,500 | $39,770 | 70 |