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How much does a rolling machine setter make in Knoxville?

$58,680a year

Median yearly pay for rolling machine setters in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $28.21 an hour or $4,890 a month.

Hourly
$28.21
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
11 of 64
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,980Median: $58,680Highest 10%: $71,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,980$17.78
25th$47,480$22.83
Median$58,680$28.21
75th$71,860$34.55
90th$71,860$34.55

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for rolling machine setters.

Nashville, TN$48,490
Memphis, TN$45,640
Chattanooga, TN$44,710
Rolling Machine Setter salary in Tennessee Rolling Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$115,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$77,440
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,300
Tool and Die Maker$63,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,120
Dental Laboratory Technician$55,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,170
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,720
Machinist$49,900
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$49,230
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rolling machine setter make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $28.21 ($58,680 a year).

Do rolling machine setters make more in Knoxville than the national average?

Yes: $58,680 against $50,140 nationally, 17% more.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $48,540, so Knoxville pays 21% more.

Where does Knoxville rank for rolling machine setter pay?

11 of 64 metro areas with data.

How much does a rolling machine setter make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,860 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.