Aptly
Careers · Machinists · Tennessee

Machinists in Tennessee

Machinists set up and operate machine tools to produce precision metal parts and instruments. They may fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments and machine tools themselves In Tennessee the median pay is $49,600 a year, 16% below the national median of $58,750.

$49,600median pay in Tennessee, per year
$43,200–$61,220middle half earn
8,270employed in Tennessee
$58,750U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against machinists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Find out in 15 minutes See openings

Who is hiring in Tennessee

148open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Tennessee or remote
21employers hiring
76posted in the last 7 days
IN · CA · FLwhere most openings are

Openings in Tennessee and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Operation and ControlCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingCoordinationComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Mathematics (knowledge)MechanicalProduction and ProcessingDesignEngineering and TechnologyEnglish Language

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Machinists.

Licenses and training in Tennessee

Machinists pay in other states

Related occupations

Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against machinists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Find out in 15 minutes See openings

O*NET-SOC 51-4041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee, annual.