Gas Plant Operators Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $65,600 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.54
10th percentile $49,860
90th percentile $96,590
Employed locally 130
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,860
    25th
    $64,670
    50th (median)
    $65,600
    75th
    $93,620
    90th
    $96,590

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Gas Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,640
    California $124,980
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $124,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640
    Baton Rouge, LA $113,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810

    Nearby metros — Gas Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,470

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,090
    Production Workers, All Other $39,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,660
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Nashville, TN is $31.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.99 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Nashville, TN is 21.3% below the national median of $83,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Gas Plant Operators in Nashville?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,860 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,670.