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How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make in Nashville?

$44,320a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $21.31 an hour or $3,693 a month.

Hourly
$21.31
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
123 of 170
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,960Median: $44,320Highest 10%: $48,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,960$18.25
25th$40,030$19.25
Median$44,320$21.31
75th$45,560$21.90
90th$48,740$23.43

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.

Memphis, TN$51,490
Jackson, TN$47,890
Chattanooga, TN$41,980
Knoxville, TN$41,920
Kingsport, TN$38,440
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Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
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 cutting and slicing machine setter make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $21.31 ($44,320 a year).

Do cutting and slicing machine setters make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $44,320 against $46,570 nationally, 5% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $44,030, so Nashville pays 1% more.

Where does Nashville rank for cutting and slicing machine setter pay?

123 of 170 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,740 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.