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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$49,800
- Cleveland$44,060
- Memphis$43,560
- Knoxville$43,080
- Nashville$42,200
- Jackson$41,640
- Morristown$41,160
- Johnson City$40,050
- Kingsport$39,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $49,800 | $47,320 | $39,760 | $42,194 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $44,060 | $44,510 | $36,330 | $37,582 | 88 |
| Memphis | $43,560 | $39,340 | $35,330 | $37,180 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $43,080 | $39,400 | $36,360 | $36,795 | 93 |
| Nashville | $42,200 | $37,970 | $36,010 | $36,088 | 96 |
| Jackson | $41,640 | $37,400 | $34,110 | $35,638 | 86 |
| Morristown | $41,160 | $40,090 | $36,890 | $35,252 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $40,050 | $38,820 | $38,820 | $34,360 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $39,240 | $36,670 | $33,840 | $33,709 | 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 51-4072.
- 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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