Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #40 of 50 · TN
14% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,790 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $50,670
Employment 3,140
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,430P25 $43,250 Median $50,670P75 $61,910P90 $75,540
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Tennessee earn between $35,430 and $75,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Tennessee is $53,790, about 14% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $59,740 | $57,900 | 880 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,120 | $58,200 | 460 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $54,460 | $58,660 | 270 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,770 | $52,980 | 140 |
| Cleveland, TN | $50,670 | $60,470 | 70 |
| Jackson, TN | $49,070 | $55,970 | 90 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $47,560 | $51,240 | 140 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,220 | $47,880 | 130 |
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