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How much does a cutting make in Memphis?

$39,880a year

Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $19.17 an hour or $3,323 a month.

Hourly
$19.17
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
236 of 283
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,290Median: $39,880Highest 10%: $49,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,290$16.97
25th$35,560$17.10
Median$39,880$19.17
75th$49,220$23.66
90th$49,340$23.72

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for cuttings.

Nashville, TN$45,650
Clarksville, TN$45,560
Knoxville, TN$45,420
Kingsport, TN$43,920
Cleveland, TN$43,720
Jackson, TN$43,150
Chattanooga, TN$41,320
Johnson City, TN$40,110
Morristown, TN$39,860
Cutting salary in Tennessee Cutting salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cutting make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $19.17 ($39,880 a year).

Do cuttings make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $39,880 against $46,330 nationally, 14% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $44,780, so Memphis pays 11% less.

Where does Memphis rank for cutting pay?

236 of 283 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutting make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,340 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.