Machinists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Machinists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $49,211 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.4% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 8,080 machinists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $39,640 to $58,150 depending on location.
$49,211
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$58,150
Highest paying metro
$39,640
Lowest paying metro
8,080
Employed in Tennessee
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Machinists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $58,150 | $47,070 | $66,160 | 1,450 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $57,270 | $48,580 | $62,390 | 220 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $55,610 | $45,350 | $63,960 | 370 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,730 | $44,940 | $60,730 | 660 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,280 | $43,980 | $60,880 | 1,640 |
| West Tennessee | $48,880 | $40,220 | $58,850 | 400 |
| North Central Tennessee | $47,880 | $39,150 | $59,810 | 390 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,840 | $46,650 | $59,940 | 1,210 |
| East Tennessee | $47,690 | $37,690 | $56,850 | 450 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,170 | $39,510 | $51,250 | 220 |
| South Central Tennessee | $46,610 | $38,680 | $57,740 | 460 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,510 | $35,010 | $53,530 | 240 |
| Cleveland, TN | $45,700 | $38,960 | $48,770 | 80 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,640 | $33,220 | $47,850 | 290 |