How much does a plating machine setter make in Tennessee?
$39,510a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in Tennessee. That is $19.00 an hour or $3,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,700Median: $39,510Highest 10%: $51,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,700 | $14.28 | |
| 25th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $39,510 | $19.00 | |
| 75th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 90th | $51,840 | $24.92 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $47,630 |
| Memphis, TN | $42,990 |
| Knoxville, TN | $39,440 |
| Jackson, TN | $38,220 |
| Kingsport, TN | $37,090 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plating machine setters.
| 25. Virginia | $43,380 |
| 26. Maryland | $42,030 |
| 27. New Jersey | $40,800 |
| 28. Tennessee | $39,510 |
| 29. Georgia | $39,160 |
| 30. Texas | $39,060 |
| 31. Kansas | $38,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $19.00 ($39,510 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $39,510 against $43,960 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for plating machine setter pay?
Tennessee ranks 28 of 40 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays plating machine setters the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $47,630 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.