Machinists Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #49 of 51 · TN
10.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,180 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $49,600
Employment 8,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,560P25 $43,200 Median $49,600P75 $61,220P90 $70,430
About 80% of machinistss in Tennessee earn between $37,560 and $70,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean machinists salary in Tennessee is $53,180, about 10.4% below the U.S. average ($59,320). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $59,220 | $58,390 | 1,050 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $57,890 | $56,220 | 450 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $57,820 | $57,370 | 360 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51,540 | $54,340 | 730 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $51,430 | $54,480 | 1,640 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,900 | $52,940 | 1,470 |
| Jackson, TN | $48,340 | $50,180 | 240 |
| Morristown, TN | $47,370 | $52,030 | 330 |