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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$49,110
- Knoxville$47,700
- Nashville$47,030
- Chattanooga$45,300
- Morristown$44,920
- Clarksville$44,470
- Jackson$44,130
- Kingsport$43,940
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $49,110 | $45,290 | $39,930 | $41,640 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $47,700 | $45,750 | $41,790 | $40,507 | 93 |
| Nashville | $47,030 | $45,760 | $40,630 | $39,969 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $45,300 | $46,220 | $41,020 | $38,579 | 91 |
| Morristown | $44,920 | $41,810 | $39,260 | $38,273 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $44,470 | $45,670 | $36,940 | $37,912 | 91 |
| Jackson | $44,130 | $42,320 | $42,320 | $37,638 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $43,940 | $43,530 | $35,300 | $37,486 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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