Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $66,230 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.84
10th percentile $40,860
90th percentile $72,020
Employed locally 90
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,860
    25th
    $47,310
    50th (median)
    $66,230
    75th
    $66,350
    90th
    $72,020

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 113% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290
    Morristown, TN $64,740
    Knoxville, TN $63,110
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $63,000
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,380
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $61,050

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,010
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$54,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Jackson, TN is $31.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.54 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Jackson, TN is 9.5% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Jackson?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $40,860 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,310.