Power Plant Operators Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #10 of 49 · TN
9.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $108,900 ≈ $52/hr
Median annual salary $115,920
Employment 490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $68,060P25 $105,370 Median $115,920P75 $124,360P90 $125,690
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Tennessee earn between $68,060 and $125,690. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean power plant operators salary in Tennessee is $108,900, about 9.1% above the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $52/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $125,690 | $123,430 | 60 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $119,080 | $104,310 | 120 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $115,920 | $100,110 | 60 |
| Knoxville, TN | $115,920 | $111,850 | 90 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $105,370 | $100,710 | 80 |