Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Tennessee
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median salary of $42,759 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.1% vs the national median of $47,060. An estimated 1,810 welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $37,180 to $50,410 depending on location.
$42,759
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$50,410
Highest paying metro
$37,180
Lowest paying metro
1,810
Employed in Tennessee
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $50,410 | $46,820 | $50,480 | 610 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,600 | $40,200 | $46,370 | 310 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $45,200 | $40,030 | $45,710 | 140 |
| East Tennessee | $44,350 | $39,980 | $46,520 | 80 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $41,950 | $37,290 | $45,300 | 180 |
| Jackson, TN | $40,460 | $38,710 | $48,070 | 120 |
| South Central Tennessee | $39,990 | $39,430 | $44,750 | 140 |
| West Tennessee | $39,690 | $35,940 | $46,030 | 150 |
| North Central Tennessee | $37,180 | $33,270 | $41,530 | 80 |