Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Tennessee
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median salary of $51,437 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.9% vs the national median of $57,090. An estimated 2,340 chemical equipment operators and tenders are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $44,730 to $59,090 depending on location.
$51,437
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$59,090
Highest paying metro
$44,730
Lowest paying metro
2,340
Employed in Tennessee
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
inChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | $59,090 | $46,820 | $78,580 | 190 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $56,960 | $41,010 | $61,320 | 80 |
| Nashville, TN | $55,980 | $44,200 | $65,580 | 390 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $54,250 | $47,070 | $70,410 | 620 |
| Knoxville, TN | $50,070 | $39,590 | $61,780 | 180 |
| Morristown, TN | $48,420 | $48,420 | $48,420 | 100 |
| East Tennessee | $47,780 | $40,210 | $60,750 | 210 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $45,650 | $36,280 | $60,080 | 220 |
| West Tennessee | $44,730 | $34,710 | $49,490 | 350 |