Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Crushing and Polishing Machine Operators
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median of $42,950 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($48,540)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,760; the top 10% earn over $57,800. Nationally the range is $36,520 to $69,240.
States ranked near Tennessee
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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Tennessee
How much do crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Tennessee?
The median is $42,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,760 and the top 10% earn over $57,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 47 (−12% vs. the national median of $48,540). Living costs are not included.