How much does a grinding make in Memphis?

$47,320a year

Median yearly pay for grindings in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.

Hourly: $22.75
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 62 of 184
Jobs in the area: 150

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $38,690Median: $47,320Highest 10%: $75,660

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$38,690	$18.60
25th	$46,040	$22.13
Median	$47,320	$22.75
75th	$62,020	$29.82
90th	$75,660	$36.38

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for grindings.

Nashville, TN	$46,670
Clarksville, TN	$39,770
Knoxville, TN	$39,170
Chattanooga, TN	$38,890

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Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

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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 grinding make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $22.75 ($47,320 a year).

Do grindings make more in Memphis than the national average?

Yes: $47,320 against $46,550 nationally, 2% more.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $44,710, so Memphis pays 6% more.

Where does Memphis rank for grinding pay?

62 of 184 metro areas with data.

How much does a grinding make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,660 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.