How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Tennessee?
$35,290a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in Tennessee. That is $16.97 an hour or $2,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.97
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,330Median: $35,290Highest 10%: $46,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| 25th | $31,500 | $15.14 | |
| Median | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 75th | $40,310 | $19.38 | |
| 90th | $46,420 | $22.32 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $40,560 |
| Memphis, TN | $36,340 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $35,580 |
| Knoxville, TN | $33,680 |
| Morristown, TN | $31,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for woodworking machine setters.
| 43. Arkansas | $36,850 |
| 44. Alabama | $36,750 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $35,990 |
| 46. Tennessee | $35,290 |
| 47. Texas | $33,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.97 ($35,290 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $35,290 against $43,380 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
Tennessee ranks 46 of 47 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays woodworking machine setters the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $40,560 a year.
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.