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

$41,210a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $19.81 an hour or $3,434 a month.

Hourly
$19.81
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
43 of 47
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,650Median: $41,210Highest 10%: $63,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,650$16.18
25th$33,650$16.18
Median$41,210$19.81
75th$46,750$22.48
90th$63,890$30.72

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.

Knoxville, TN$46,610
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $19.81 ($41,210 a year).

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

No: $41,210 against $52,800 nationally, 22% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $43,710, so Nashville pays 6% less.

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

43 of 47 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,890 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.