Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Tennessee
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Tennessee earn a median of $45,830 a year, −41% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −41% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,620; the top 10% earn over $74,850. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Nuclear Technicians$91,980 median in Tennessee
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- Biofuels Processing Technicians$60,240 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Tennessee
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Tennessee?
The median is $45,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,620 and the top 10% earn over $74,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 35 (−41% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.