Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #42 of 50 · TN
10.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,000 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $50,470
Employment 2,450
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,830P25 $37,890 Median $50,470P75 $56,870P90 $75,280
About 80% of separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Tennessee earn between $33,830 and $75,280. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Tennessee is $50,000, about 10.8% below the U.S. average ($56,030). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $75,280 | $62,440 | 220 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $55,680 | $51,230 | 110 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $53,920 | $56,140 | 40 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $50,470 | $49,310 | 930 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $50,310 | $56,360 | 210 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $42,920 | $46,830 | 370 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,970 | $41,940 | 170 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $36,680 | $41,030 | 160 |