Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee make a median of $43,720 a year, or about $21.02 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $44K get you in Tennessee?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee
Entry-level cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $19K spread from bottom to top.
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by metro in Tennessee
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $52K | +20% | 220 |
| Jackson | $46K | +6% | 80 |
| Chattanooga | $45K | +2% | 80 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $44K | +0% | 200 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $38K | -14% | 40 |
| Knoxville | $37K | -14% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Tennessee?
The median is $43,720 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,600, and experienced cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders can clear $51,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Tennessee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,097/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 39.2% 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 cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders 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 cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders salary is worth about $48,697 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders 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.