Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $47,530 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $77,200
Employed locally 100
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $42,880
    50th (median)
    $47,530
    75th
    $64,450
    90th
    $77,200

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, TN $57,210
    Knoxville, TN $54,030
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $52,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $50,760
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,170
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $48,340

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,580
    Production Workers, All Other $37,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,010
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,350
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,300
    Food Batchmakers $40,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Jackson, TN is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.35 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Jackson, TN is 18.4% below the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Jackson?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,880.