How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Tennessee?
$50,670a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Tennessee. That is $24.36 an hour or $4,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.36
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,430Median: $50,670Highest 10%: $75,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,430 | $17.03 | |
| 25th | $43,250 | $20.79 | |
| Median | $50,670 | $24.36 | |
| 75th | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| 90th | $75,540 | $36.32 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $59,740 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,120 |
| Memphis, TN | $54,460 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $50,770 |
| Cleveland, TN | $50,670 |
| Jackson, TN | $49,070 |
| Kingsport, TN | $47,560 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,220 |
| Morristown, TN | $46,680 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 36. South Carolina | $52,090 |
| 37. Alabama | $51,870 |
| 38. North Carolina | $51,680 |
| 39. Tennessee | $50,670 |
| 40. Missouri | $49,940 |
| 41. Texas | $49,460 |
| 42. Georgia | $48,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.36 ($50,670 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $50,670 against $60,020 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $59,740 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.