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How much does a cutting make in Knoxville?

$45,420a year

Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $21.84 an hour or $3,785 a month.

Hourly
$21.84
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
155 of 283
Jobs in the area
720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,310Median: $45,420Highest 10%: $51,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,310$17.46
25th$37,020$17.80
Median$45,420$21.84
75th$47,820$22.99
90th$51,810$24.91

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for cuttings.

Nashville, TN$45,650
Clarksville, TN$45,560
Kingsport, TN$43,920
Cleveland, TN$43,720
Jackson, TN$43,150
Chattanooga, TN$41,320
Johnson City, TN$40,110
Memphis, TN$39,880
Morristown, TN$39,860
Cutting salary in Tennessee Cutting 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 cutting make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $21.84 ($45,420 a year).

Do cuttings make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $45,420 against $46,330 nationally, 2% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $44,780, so Knoxville pays 1% more.

Where does Knoxville rank for cutting pay?

155 of 283 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutting make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,810 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.