How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Tennessee?
$40,730a year
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in Tennessee. That is $19.58 an hour or $3,394 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.58
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,080Median: $40,730Highest 10%: $59,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| Median | $40,730 | $19.58 | |
| 75th | $55,850 | $26.85 | |
| 90th | $59,910 | $28.80 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $51,850 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| 32. Florida | $44,710 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $43,680 |
| 34. Oregon | $41,640 |
| 35. Tennessee | $40,730 |
| 36. Arkansas | $39,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $19.58 ($40,730 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $40,730 against $50,620 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 36 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays lathe and turning machine tool setters the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $51,850 a year.
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.