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How much does an extruding and drawing machine setter make in Knoxville?

$51,170a year

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $24.60 an hour or $4,264 a month.

Hourly
$24.60
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
32 of 130
Jobs in the area
740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,600Median: $51,170Highest 10%: $63,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,600$19.04
25th$39,600$19.04
Median$51,170$24.60
75th$63,710$30.63
90th$63,710$30.63

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters.

Jackson, TN$48,250
Chattanooga, TN$48,160
Morristown, TN$47,240
Nashville, TN$46,420
Memphis, TN$45,950
Clarksville, TN$45,180
Johnson City, TN$42,140
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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Power Distributor and Dispatcher$77,440
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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
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,720
Machinist$49,900
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$49,230
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an extruding and drawing machine setter make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $24.60 ($51,170 a year).

Do extruding and drawing machine setters make more in Knoxville than the national average?

Yes: $51,170 against $47,720 nationally, 7% more.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $47,550, so Knoxville pays 8% more.

Where does Knoxville rank for extruding and drawing machine setter pay?

32 of 130 metro areas with data.

How much does an extruding and drawing machine setter make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,710 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.