How much does a plant and system operator make in Tennessee?
$60,240a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Tennessee. That is $28.96 an hour or $5,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.96
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,050Median: $60,240Highest 10%: $96,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| 25th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $60,240 | $28.96 | |
| 75th | $68,480 | $32.92 | |
| 90th | $96,300 | $46.30 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $60,240 |
| Knoxville, TN | $54,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 29. Virginia | $61,940 |
| 30. Idaho | $61,690 |
| 31. North Carolina | $61,190 |
| 32. Tennessee | $60,240 |
| 33. South Dakota | $57,430 |
| 34. South Carolina | $56,060 |
| 35. New Mexico | $55,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.96 ($60,240 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $60,240 against $62,470 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for plant and system operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 32 of 44 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays plant and system operators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $60,240 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.