How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Tennessee?
$52,000a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Tennessee. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $52,000Highest 10%: $75,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| Median | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $59,360 | $28.54 | |
| 90th | $75,430 | $36.26 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $56,030 |
| Kingsport, TN | $55,960 |
| Memphis, TN | $53,870 |
| Clarksville, TN | $50,910 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $50,320 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,690 |
| Cleveland, TN | $48,210 |
| Morristown, TN | $48,170 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,560 |
| Jackson, TN | $47,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 36. Virginia | $57,160 |
| 37. Maine | $56,140 |
| 38. New Mexico | $52,000 |
| 39. Tennessee | $52,000 |
| 40. Louisiana | $51,700 |
| 41. Kansas | $51,620 |
| 42. West Virginia | $51,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $25.00 ($52,000 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $52,000 against $59,850 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $56,030 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.