Machinists Salary in Morristown, TN

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

Median annual salary $39,640 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.06
10th percentile $31,790
90th percentile $58,760
Employed locally 290
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,790
    25th
    $33,220
    50th (median)
    $39,640
    75th
    $47,850
    90th
    $58,760

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 68% Median Machinists salary is 32% 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 Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,550
    Production Workers, All Other $37,230
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,280
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $44,900
    Helpers--Production Workers $32,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Morristown?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Morristown, TN is $19.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.69 or more per hour.

    Is Morristown above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Morristown, TN is 29.4% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $31,790 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,220.