Gas Plant Operators Salary in Tennessee
Gas Plant Operators in Tennessee earn a median of $66,560 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,920; the top 10% earn over $95,260. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Tennessee
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- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$52,120 median in Tennessee
- Biomass Plant Technicians$115,920 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$96,730 median in Tennessee
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$45,350 median in Tennessee
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$50,670 median in Tennessee
- Nuclear Technicians$91,980 median in Tennessee
Gas Plant Operators pay in Tennessee
How much do gas plant operators make in Tennessee?
The median is $66,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,920 and the top 10% earn over $95,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 43 (−24% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.