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How much does a molder make in Nashville?

$47,140a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $22.66 an hour or $3,928 a month.

Hourly
$22.66
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
63 of 131
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,770Median: $47,140Highest 10%: $56,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,770$18.16
25th$39,180$18.84
Median$47,140$22.66
75th$53,860$25.89
90th$56,620$27.22

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for molders.

Kingsport, TN$47,720
Memphis, TN$47,050
Chattanooga, TN$44,030
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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
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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 molder make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $22.66 ($47,140 a year).

Do molders make more in Nashville than the national average?

Yes: $47,140 against $46,170 nationally, 2% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,860, so Nashville pays 3% more.

Where does Nashville rank for molder pay?

63 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,620 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.