Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing pay in Tennessee
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing in Tennessee earn an average of $36,350 a year. That is $7,220 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $43,570. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $39,950.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,570 | $20.95 |
| Tennessee | $36,350 | $17.48 |
| Mississippi | $41,770 | $20.08 |
| Missouri | $41,340 | $19.88 |
| Virginia | $41,120 | $19.77 |
| Georgia | $40,120 | $19.29 |
| Arkansas | $39,600 | $19.04 |
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Questions and answers
How much do woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing make in Tennessee?
The average is $36,350 a year, and the median is $35,290. That is $7,220 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $43,570.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$17.48 an hour on average; the median is $16.97.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($39,950), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($37,600). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Morristown, TN ($33,330).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #46 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.