Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Find out how your pay in Tennessee:
- Compares to surrounding states
- Ranks in the US
Then click on other states to see how they compare.
Salary for Workers in Tennessee vs. surrounding states
Blue areas make more money than Tennessee.
Red areas make less money than Tennessee.
Tennessee pays less than most surrounding states.
| Area | Annual Avg. Pay | Hourly Avg. Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $11,080 more/yr | $5.32 more/hr |
| West Virginia | $7,930 more/yr | $3.81 more/hr |
| Alabama | $5,450 more/yr | $2.62 more/hr |
| Virginia | $4,870 more/yr | $2.34 more/hr |
| North Carolina | $4,150 more/yr | $1.99 more/hr |
| Mississippi | $3,920 more/yr | $1.88 more/hr |
| South Carolina | $1,440 more/yr | $0.69 more/hr |
| Tennessee | $38,890.00/yr | $18.70/hr |
| Georgia | $170 less/yr | $0.08 less/hr |
| Arkansas | $1,080 less/yr | $0.52 less/hr |
| Missouri | $1,190 less/yr | $0.57 less/hr |
| Illinois | $3,190 less/yr | $1.54 less/hr |
How salary for workers in Tennessee ranks in the US
The average pay for workers in Tennessee is $38,890 per year, or $18.7 per hour.
Tennessee pays workers $5,000 (14.8%) more per year than Montana, the lowest paid state ($33,890) in the US.
Tennessee pays workers $22,250 (36.4%) less per year than Alaska, the highest paid state ($61,140) in the US.
Data from the May 2020 Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics program, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February 1, 2022