How much does a pump operator make in Tennessee?
$52,120a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Tennessee. That is $25.06 an hour or $4,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.06
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,440Median: $52,120Highest 10%: $62,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| Median | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 75th | $57,050 | $27.43 | |
| 90th | $62,810 | $30.20 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $54,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 26. California | $57,660 |
| 27. Washington | $57,030 |
| 28. Oregon | $54,540 |
| 29. Tennessee | $52,120 |
| 30. Maine | $51,370 |
| 31. New York | $48,010 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $46,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $25.06 ($52,120 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $52,120 against $61,770 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for pump operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 29 of 37 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays pump operators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $54,040 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.