Machinists Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,690 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $35,410
90th percentile $70,290
Employed locally 450
National median $56,150

Compare Machinists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how East Tennessee stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Machinists
in
East Tennessee
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,410
    25th
    $37,690
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $56,850
    90th
    $70,290

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,240
    Production Workers, All Other$41,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,150
    Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in East Tennessee is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.92 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in East Tennessee is 15.1% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,410 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,690.