Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Tennessee
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median salary of $45,529 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.8% vs the national median of $49,390. An estimated 2,790 paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $36,330 to $50,940 depending on location.
$45,529
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$50,940
Highest paying metro
$36,330
Lowest paying metro
2,790
Employed in Tennessee
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $50,940 | $47,180 | $58,670 | 430 |
| Nashville, TN | $50,110 | $38,420 | $51,540 | 470 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $49,530 | $46,240 | $57,920 | 420 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,110 | $46,590 | $48,750 | 480 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $47,030 | $40,260 | $48,860 | 100 |
| South Central Tennessee | $46,290 | $36,860 | $47,720 | 230 |
| Jackson, TN | $45,910 | $40,220 | $48,800 | 360 |
| East Tennessee | $43,650 | $36,220 | $58,340 | 180 |
| North Central Tennessee | $37,390 | $32,790 | $37,390 | 60 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,330 | $32,840 | $47,180 | 60 |