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How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Knoxville?

$35,530a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $17.08 an hour or $2,961 a month.

Hourly
$17.08
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
67 of 72
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,680Median: $35,530Highest 10%: $45,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,680$15.23
25th$35,530$17.08
Median$35,530$17.08
75th$42,990$20.67
90th$45,840$22.04

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Memphis, TN$46,730
Nashville, TN$39,330
Chattanooga, TN$35,020
Jackson, TN$32,990
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in Tennessee Metal Worker and Plastic Worker 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 metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $17.08 ($35,530 a year).

Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $35,530 against $45,950 nationally, 23% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $36,770, so Knoxville pays 3% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?

67 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,840 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.