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How much does a gas plant operator make in Nashville?

$66,970a year

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $32.20 an hour or $5,581 a month.

Hourly
$32.20
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
48 of 51
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,480Median: $66,970Highest 10%: $87,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,480$24.75
25th$66,970$32.20
Median$66,970$32.20
75th$68,080$32.73
90th$87,340$41.99

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.

Memphis, TN$66,560
Gas Plant Operator salary in Tennessee Gas Plant Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
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Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
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Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $32.20 ($66,970 a year).

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

No: $66,970 against $87,820 nationally, 24% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $66,560, so Nashville pays 1% more.

Where does Nashville rank for gas plant operator pay?

48 of 51 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,340 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.