Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Tennessee earn a median of $50,670 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,140
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,430; the top 10% earn over $75,540. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Tennessee
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Tennessee?
The median is $50,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,430 and the top 10% earn over $75,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 50 (−16% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.