Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$50,670

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.36

per hour

Employment

3,140

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

-15.6%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, Tennessee pays 15.6% LESS for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$55,377

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$35,430

25th

$43,250

Median

$50,670

75th

$61,910

90th

$75,540

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).