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How much does a grinding make in Knoxville?

$39,170a year

Median yearly pay for grindings in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $18.83 an hour or $3,264 a month.

Hourly
$18.83
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
158 of 184
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,500Median: $39,170Highest 10%: $60,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,500$16.59
25th$35,750$17.19
Median$39,170$18.83
75th$49,560$23.83
90th$60,420$29.05

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for grindings.

Memphis, TN$47,320
Nashville, TN$46,670
Clarksville, TN$39,770
Chattanooga, TN$38,890
Grinding salary in Tennessee Grinding 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 grinding make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $18.83 ($39,170 a year).

Do grindings make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $39,170 against $46,550 nationally, 16% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $44,710, so Knoxville pays 12% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for grinding pay?

158 of 184 metro areas with data.

How much does a grinding make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,420 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.