Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Tennessee
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee earn an average of $43,980 a year. That is $4,450 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $48,430. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $46,310.
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Average pay for cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Average pay by state
Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,430 | $23.28 |
| Tennessee | $43,980 | $21.14 |
| Missouri | $50,680 | $24.37 |
| Kentucky | $48,770 | $23.45 |
| Virginia | $48,270 | $23.21 |
| Georgia | $47,040 | $22.62 |
| North Carolina | $45,980 | $22.11 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,450
- Machinists$53,180
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,360
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,590
- Tool and Die Makers$61,420
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,330
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Tennessee?
The average is $43,980 a year, and the median is $44,780. That is $4,450 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $48,430.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$21.14 an hour on average; the median is $21.53.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($46,310), followed by Knoxville, TN ($44,030). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($39,920).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #44 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.