Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Tennessee
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee earn an average of $46,330 a year. That is $3,890 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $50,220. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $47,630.
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Average pay for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $50,220 | $24.15 |
| Tennessee | $46,330 | $22.27 |
| Missouri | $55,980 | $26.91 |
| Kentucky | $52,390 | $25.19 |
| North Carolina | $51,080 | $24.56 |
| Virginia | $49,670 | $23.88 |
| Arkansas | $46,950 | $22.57 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,450
- Machinists$53,180
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,980
- 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
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Tennessee?
The average is $46,330 a year, and the median is $47,180. That is $3,890 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $50,220.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$22.27 an hour on average; the median is $22.68.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($47,630), followed by Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($47,610). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Jackson, TN ($39,470).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #37 of 44 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.