Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #46 of 47 · TN
16.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,350 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,290
Employment 1,840
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,330P25 $31,500 Median $35,290P75 $40,310P90 $46,420
About 80% of woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawings in Tennessee earn between $29,330 and $46,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing salary in Tennessee is $36,350, about 16.6% below the U.S. average ($43,570). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $40,560 | $39,950 | 460 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $36,340 | $37,600 | 170 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $35,580 | $36,820 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $35,570 | $36,570 | 110 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $35,010 | $35,810 | 110 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $34,010 | $35,350 | 170 |
| Knoxville, TN | $33,680 | $36,280 | 220 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $32,480 | $34,170 | 260 |
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