Machinists Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $46,510 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $32,840
90th percentile $63,350
Employed locally 240
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,840
    25th
    $35,010
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $53,530
    90th
    $63,350

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 79% Median Machinists salary is 21% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $58,150
    Clarksville, TN-KY $57,270
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $55,610
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,730
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,280
    Knoxville, TN $47,840

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,580
    Production Workers, All Other $37,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,300
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,350
    Food Batchmakers $40,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Jackson, TN is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.83 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Jackson, TN is 17.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $32,840 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,010.