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Cutters and Trimmers, Hand Salary in Tennessee

Cutters and Trimmers, Hands in Tennessee make a median of $30,400 a year, or about $14.61 an hour. The range runs from $19K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$30K
Median annual
$14.61/hr
Hourly rate
$19K
Entry level (10th %)
$49K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $30K get you in Tennessee?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,205/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,215/mo
Rent as % of take-home55.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$33,861/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$990/mo

About cutters and trimmers, hands

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 200
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee

Bar chart showing Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $19,380, 25th percentile $20,230, median $30,400, 75th percentile $38,500, 90th percentile $48,860. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$19K25th$20KMedian$30K75th$39K90th$49K
Bar chart showing Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $19,380, 25th percentile $20,230, median $30,400, 75th percentile $38,500, 90th percentile $48,860. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level cutters and trimmers, hands (10th percentile) start around $19K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary by metro in Tennessee

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$38K+25%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do cutters and trimmers, hands make in Tennessee?

The median is $30,400 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $19,380, and experienced cutters and trimmers, hands can clear $48,860. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $30K enough to live in Tennessee?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,205/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 55.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a cutters and trimmers, hand salary go in Tennessee?

Tennessee has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cutters and trimmers, hand salary is worth about $33,861 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do cutters and trimmers, hands get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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