How much does a gas plant operator make in Tennessee?
$66,560a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Tennessee. That is $32.00 an hour or $5,547 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.00
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,920Median: $66,560Highest 10%: $95,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,920 | $28.33 | |
| 25th | $64,980 | $31.24 | |
| Median | $66,560 | $32.00 | |
| 75th | $69,670 | $33.50 | |
| 90th | $95,260 | $45.80 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $66,970 |
| Memphis, TN | $66,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 39. Alabama | $77,120 |
| 40. South Carolina | $67,580 |
| 41. Florida | $67,170 |
| 42. Tennessee | $66,560 |
| 43. Kentucky | $63,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $32.00 ($66,560 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $66,560 against $87,820 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for gas plant operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 43 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays gas plant operators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $66,970 a year.
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.