Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Tennessee
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee earn an average of $43,230 a year. That is $4,030 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $47,260. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $49,110.
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Average pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,260 | $22.72 |
| Tennessee | $43,230 | $20.79 |
| Virginia | $50,180 | $24.12 |
| Mississippi | $48,390 | $23.26 |
| Missouri | $47,940 | $23.05 |
| Arkansas | $46,990 | $22.59 |
| Georgia | $44,930 | $21.60 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,390
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,500
- Production Workers, All Other$43,270
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52,840
- Helpers--Production Workers$40,090
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,840
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Tennessee?
The average is $43,230 a year, and the median is $41,970. That is $4,030 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $47,260.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$20.79 an hour on average; the median is $20.18.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($49,110), followed by Knoxville, TN ($47,700). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($43,940).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #37 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.