Machine Operator Salary in United States
Machine Operator Salary in Knoxville
Based on 239 job listings - Knoxville, United States 2026
Average salary
$176,750 - $210,250
Median salary
$172,500 - $187,500
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$50K
25th percentile$60K
Median$173K
75th percentile$294K
90th percentile$312K
50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $293,500 USD
The median salary is $172,500
Compare with national average
Knoxville
Average salary
176,750 - 210,250
Median salary
172,500 - 187,500
239 job openings
United States
Average salary
45,000 - 60,000
Median salary
45,000 - 60,000
468,054 job openings
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Houston3,222 job openings
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Indianapolis1,107 job openings
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Chicago843 job openings
San Antonio814 job openings
Rochester809 job openings
Wisconsin809 job openings
Washington763 job openings
Franklin647 job openings
Maryland645 job openings
Cleveland642 job openings
Springfield617 job openings
Milwaukee567 job openings
Richmond556 job openings
Aurora545 job openings
The average salary for a Machine Operator in Knoxville, United States is USD 176,750 - USD 210,250 per year in 2026, based on 239 job listings.
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