Power Plant Operators Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Tennessee
Power Plant Operators in Tennessee earn a median salary of $104,554 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.9% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 460 power plant operators are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $98,220 to $117,120 depending on location.
$104,554
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$117,120
Highest paying metro
$98,220
Lowest paying metro
460
Employed in Tennessee
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Power Plant Operators salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee | $117,120 | $110,990 | $117,120 | 80 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $110,990 | $65,930 | $117,120 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $98,220 | $61,600 | $108,040 | 80 |
| Knoxville, TN | $98,220 | $89,380 | $108,040 | 110 |
| Nashville, TN | $98,220 | $77,320 | $98,220 | 90 |