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How much does a gas plant operator make in Memphis?

$66,560a year

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $32.00 an hour or $5,547 a month.

Hourly
$32.00
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
49 of 51
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,420Median: $66,560Highest 10%: $99,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,420$30.01
25th$66,560$32.00
Median$66,560$32.00
75th$97,490$46.87
90th$99,170$47.68

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.

Nashville, TN$66,970
Gas Plant Operator salary in Tennessee Gas Plant Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$54,460
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $32.00 ($66,560 a year).

Do gas plant operators make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $66,560 against $87,820 nationally, 24% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $66,560, so Memphis pays 0% more.

Where does Memphis rank for gas plant operator pay?

49 of 51 metro areas with data.

How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,170 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.