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

$46,420a year

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,868 a month.

Hourly
$22.32
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
81 of 130
Jobs in the area
560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,910Median: $46,420Highest 10%: $63,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,910$16.30
25th$40,260$19.36
Median$46,420$22.32
75th$51,320$24.67
90th$63,880$30.71

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters.

Knoxville, TN$51,170
Jackson, TN$48,250
Chattanooga, TN$48,160
Morristown, TN$47,240
Memphis, TN$45,950
Clarksville, TN$45,180
Johnson City, TN$42,140
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $22.32 ($46,420 a year).

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

No: $46,420 against $47,720 nationally, 3% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $47,550, so Nashville pays 2% less.

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

81 of 130 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,880 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.