Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Tennessee earn a median salary of $48,061 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.1% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 10,480 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $46,130 to $52,450 depending on location.
$48,061
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$52,450
Highest paying metro
$46,130
Lowest paying metro
10,480
Employed in Tennessee
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee | $52,450 | $45,870 | $54,730 | 700 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $49,780 | $45,180 | $60,670 | 1,280 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,640 | $47,990 | $57,290 | 3,500 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,800 | $44,930 | $57,590 | 1,180 |
| Cleveland, TN | $48,100 | $45,310 | $55,560 | 170 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $47,950 | $43,470 | $57,430 | 680 |
| West Tennessee | $47,890 | $41,600 | $52,510 | 490 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $47,710 | $43,990 | $56,290 | 370 |
| Jackson, TN | $47,470 | $38,360 | $50,660 | 270 |
| South Central Tennessee | $46,890 | $39,300 | $51,110 | 450 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,730 | $42,320 | $53,660 | 230 |
| Morristown, TN | $46,710 | $39,920 | $54,070 | 220 |
| North Central Tennessee | $46,600 | $37,820 | $51,740 | 480 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $46,130 | $43,250 | $59,030 | 460 |