Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Tennessee
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median salary of $43,328 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.6% vs the national median of $46,890. An estimated 1,000 crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $37,310 to $51,690 depending on location.
$43,328
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$51,690
Highest paying metro
$37,310
Lowest paying metro
1,000
Employed in Tennessee
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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | $51,690 | $37,160 | $59,970 | 50 |
| East Tennessee | $47,110 | $38,920 | $47,920 | — |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $43,740 | $37,040 | $48,690 | 100 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $43,230 | $37,930 | $48,090 | 80 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $42,120 | $34,490 | $42,490 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $42,060 | $38,800 | $51,400 | 260 |
| West Tennessee | $41,600 | $38,920 | $47,490 | 90 |
| Nashville, TN | $41,090 | $37,820 | $46,170 | 350 |
| North Central Tennessee | $37,310 | $37,310 | $44,410 | — |