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How much does a coating make in Knoxville?

$45,450a year

Median yearly pay for coatings in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $21.85 an hour or $3,788 a month.

Hourly
$21.85
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
263 of 337
Jobs in the area
490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $45,450Highest 10%: $60,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,400$17.50
25th$39,590$19.03
Median$45,450$21.85
75th$54,460$26.18
90th$60,000$28.85

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for coatings.

Chattanooga, TN$49,850
Nashville, TN$49,780
Clarksville, TN$48,510
Memphis, TN$48,480
Jackson, TN$46,110
Cleveland, TN$45,560
Kingsport, TN$45,440
Morristown, TN$44,780
Johnson City, TN$44,600
Coating salary in Tennessee Coating salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$115,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$77,440
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,300
Tool and Die Maker$63,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,120
Rolling Machine Setter$58,680
Dental Laboratory Technician$55,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,170
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,720
Machinist$49,900
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a coating make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $21.85 ($45,450 a year).

Do coatings make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $45,450 against $48,250 nationally, 6% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $47,210, so Knoxville pays 4% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for coating pay?

263 of 337 metro areas with data.

How much does a coating make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,000 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.