Pump Operators Salary in Tennessee
Pump Operators in Tennessee earn a median of $52,120 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,440; the top 10% earn over $62,810. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near Tennessee
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$115,920 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Pump Operators pay in Tennessee
How much do pump operators make in Tennessee?
The median is $52,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,440 and the top 10% earn over $62,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 37 (−16% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.