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How much does a plating machine setter make in Memphis?

$42,990a year

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $20.67 an hour or $3,583 a month.

Hourly
$20.67
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
54 of 104
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,350Median: $42,990Highest 10%: $53,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,350$13.63
25th$37,360$17.96
Median$42,990$20.67
75th$46,460$22.34
90th$53,340$25.64

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.

Nashville, TN$47,630
Knoxville, TN$39,440
Jackson, TN$38,220
Chattanooga, TN$27,520
Plating Machine Setter salary in Tennessee Plating Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $20.67 ($42,990 a year).

Do plating machine setters make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $42,990 against $43,960 nationally, 2% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,510, so Memphis pays 9% more.

Where does Memphis rank for plating machine setter pay?

54 of 104 metro areas with data.

How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,340 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.