How much does a molder make in Tennessee?
$45,860a year
Median yearly pay for molders in Tennessee. That is $22.05 an hour or $3,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.05
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,330Median: $45,860Highest 10%: $56,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| 25th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| Median | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 75th | $50,910 | $24.48 | |
| 90th | $56,720 | $27.27 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $47,720 |
| Nashville, TN | $47,140 |
| Memphis, TN | $47,050 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for molders.
| 28. North Dakota | $46,170 |
| 29. South Carolina | $46,110 |
| 30. New York | $45,940 |
| 31. Tennessee | $45,860 |
| 32. Minnesota | $45,790 |
| 33. Virginia | $45,410 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $45,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a molder make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.05 ($45,860 a year).
Do molders make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $45,860 against $46,170 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for molder pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 48 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays molders the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $47,720 a year.
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.