BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in Tennessee earn between $39,880 and $64,070, with a mean of $46,090. The national average for this role is $51,144.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | $46,090 |
| National Average | $51,144 |
| Virginia | $72,620 |
| Massachusetts | $70,100 |
| Idaho | $66,920 |
| Florida | $59,950 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Tennessee. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.