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How much does a presser make in Nashville?

$29,460a year

Median yearly pay for pressers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $14.16 an hour or $2,455 a month.

Hourly
$14.16
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
83 of 105
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,450Median: $29,460Highest 10%: $45,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,450$13.20
25th$28,210$13.56
Median$29,460$14.16
75th$45,220$21.74
90th$45,220$21.74

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for pressers.

Chattanooga, TN$33,830
Memphis, TN$28,130
Presser salary in Tennessee Presser salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,420
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 presser make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $14.16 ($29,460 a year).

Do pressers make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $29,460 against $35,060 nationally, 16% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $29,460, so Nashville pays 0% more.

Where does Nashville rank for presser pay?

83 of 105 metro areas with data.

How much does a presser make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,220 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.