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How much does a milling and planing machine setter make in Knoxville?

$46,610a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $22.41 an hour or $3,884 a month.

Hourly
$22.41
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
40 of 47
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,990Median: $46,610Highest 10%: $71,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,990$22.11
25th$46,610$22.41
Median$46,610$22.41
75th$46,610$22.41
90th$71,700$34.47

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.

Nashville, TN$41,210
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a milling and planing machine setter make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $22.41 ($46,610 a year).

Do milling and planing machine setters make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $46,610 against $52,800 nationally, 12% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $43,710, so Knoxville pays 7% more.

Where does Knoxville rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?

40 of 47 metro areas with data.

How much does a milling and planing machine setter make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,700 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.