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How much does a production worker make in Nashville?

$40,510a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $19.48 an hour or $3,376 a month.

Hourly
$19.48
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
155 of 313
Jobs in the area
4,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,230Median: $40,510Highest 10%: $60,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,230$15.50
25th$37,070$17.82
Median$40,510$19.48
75th$48,930$23.52
90th$60,720$29.19

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Clarksville, TN$49,120
Jackson, TN$45,500
Morristown, TN$45,130
Chattanooga, TN$43,160
Johnson City, TN$42,480
Kingsport, TN$40,840
Knoxville, TN$39,560
Memphis, TN$38,350
Cleveland, TN$38,010
Production Worker salary in Tennessee Production Worker 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 production worker make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $19.48 ($40,510 a year).

Do production workers make more in Nashville than the national average?

Yes: $40,510 against $40,110 nationally, 1% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $40,130, so Nashville pays 1% more.

Where does Nashville rank for production worker pay?

155 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,720 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.