Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,210 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $30,770
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 160
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,770
    25th
    $36,740
    50th (median)
    $45,210
    75th
    $58,020
    90th
    $58,910

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,100
    Production Workers, All Other$37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,430
    Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Central Tennessee is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee 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 North Central Tennessee is 22.4% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,770 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,740.