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

$39,330a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $18.91 an hour or $3,278 a month.

Hourly
$18.91
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
59 of 72
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $39,330Highest 10%: $50,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,560$17.10
25th$35,560$17.10
Median$39,330$18.91
75th$47,890$23.02
90th$50,370$24.22

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Memphis, TN$46,730
Knoxville, TN$35,530
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 Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,420
Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $18.91 ($39,330 a year).

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

No: $39,330 against $45,950 nationally, 14% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $36,770, so Nashville pays 7% more.

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

59 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,370 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.