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How much does a separating make in Nashville?

$42,920a year

Median yearly pay for separatings in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,577 a month.

Hourly
$20.63
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
174 of 189
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,250Median: $42,920Highest 10%: $67,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,250$15.99
25th$37,890$18.22
Median$42,920$20.63
75th$57,780$27.78
90th$67,400$32.40

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for separatings.

Kingsport, TN$55,680
Memphis, TN$50,470
Knoxville, TN$40,970
Chattanooga, TN$36,680
Separating salary in Tennessee Separating 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 separating make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $20.63 ($42,920 a year).

Do separatings make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $42,920 against $51,610 nationally, 17% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $50,470, so Nashville pays 15% less.

Where does Nashville rank for separating pay?

174 of 189 metro areas with data.

How much does a separating make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,400 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.