SOC 51-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Kingsport
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA · 7 metro areas compared
At $43,530, median pay for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kingsport, TN tracks the national median of $45,760 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $43,530, median pay for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kingsport, TN tracks the national median of $45,760 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,300 and $54,620. The lowest tenth earn under $35,260, while the highest tenth earn more than $54,620.
Employment stands at 200, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Chattanooga leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 220th of 347 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | −22.9% |
| 25th | $35,300 | −22.9% |
| Median (50th) | $43,530 | −4.9% |
| 75th | $54,620 | +19.4% |
| 90th | $54,620 | +19.4% |
| Mean | $43,940 | −4.0% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattanooga | $46,220 | 160 | |
| 2 | Nashville | $45,760 | 810 | |
| 3 | Knoxville | $45,750 | 220 | |
| 4 | Clarksville | $45,670 | 320 | |
| 5 | Memphis | $45,290 | 150 | |
| 6 | Jackson | $42,320 | 100 | |
| 7 | Morristown | $41,810 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kingsport run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $43,530 goes as far as $47,367 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,367US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,530 a year, 4.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,260 to $54,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chattanooga, at $46,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kingsport, TN?
The median annual wage is $43,530, or $20.93 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,760, so pay in Kingsport, TN is 4.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kingsport, TN earns more than $54,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chattanooga, at $46,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Kingsport, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data