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How much does a separating make in Knoxville?

$40,970a year

Median yearly pay for separatings in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $19.70 an hour or $3,414 a month.

Hourly
$19.70
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
181 of 189
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,740Median: $40,970Highest 10%: $63,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,740$11.41
25th$24,130$11.60
Median$40,970$19.70
75th$54,860$26.38
90th$63,620$30.59

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for separatings.

Kingsport, TN$55,680
Memphis, TN$50,470
Nashville, TN$42,920
Chattanooga, TN$36,680
Separating salary in Tennessee Separating 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
Rolling Machine Setter$58,680
Dental Laboratory Technician$55,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,170
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,720
Machinist$49,900
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a separating make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $19.70 ($40,970 a year).

Do separatings make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $40,970 against $51,610 nationally, 21% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $50,470, so Knoxville pays 19% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for separating pay?

181 of 189 metro areas with data.

How much does a separating make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,620 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.