Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median salary of $41,624 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.8% vs the national median of $45,130. An estimated 3,070 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $35,980 to $49,310 depending on location.
$41,624
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$49,310
Highest paying metro
$35,980
Lowest paying metro
3,070
Employed in Tennessee
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $49,310 | $43,670 | $51,110 | 600 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,250 | $45,450 | $49,230 | 350 |
| East Tennessee | $44,530 | $41,210 | $47,140 | 680 |
| Jackson, TN | $44,530 | $44,530 | $45,740 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $42,130 | $36,000 | $45,200 | 100 |
| Morristown, TN | $41,810 | $39,260 | $54,300 | 30 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $40,700 | $34,430 | $49,290 | 140 |
| West Tennessee | $39,360 | $34,730 | $39,360 | — |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $39,070 | $37,150 | $44,080 | 90 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $39,040 | $37,770 | $39,040 | 220 |
| South Central Tennessee | $36,780 | $35,550 | $46,890 | 130 |
| North Central Tennessee | $35,980 | $35,500 | $36,780 | 630 |