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How much does a coating make in Nashville?

$49,780a year

Median yearly pay for coatings in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $23.93 an hour or $4,148 a month.

Hourly
$23.93
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
91 of 337
Jobs in the area
1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $49,780Highest 10%: $66,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,020$18.28
25th$43,950$21.13
Median$49,780$23.93
75th$58,150$27.96
90th$66,490$31.97

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for coatings.

Chattanooga, TN$49,850
Clarksville, TN$48,510
Memphis, TN$48,480
Jackson, TN$46,110
Cleveland, TN$45,560
Knoxville, TN$45,450
Kingsport, TN$45,440
Morristown, TN$44,780
Johnson City, TN$44,600
Coating salary in Tennessee Coating salary in all states

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,420
Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a coating make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $23.93 ($49,780 a year).

Do coatings make more in Nashville than the national average?

Yes: $49,780 against $48,250 nationally, 3% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $47,210, so Nashville pays 5% more.

Where does Nashville rank for coating pay?

91 of 337 metro areas with data.

How much does a coating make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,490 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.