Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Tennessee earn a median salary of $49,686 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 3,360 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $45,210 to $57,210 depending on location.
$49,686
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$57,210
Highest paying metro
$45,210
Lowest paying metro
3,360
Employed in Tennessee
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inWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | $57,210 | $44,440 | $75,070 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $54,030 | $44,220 | $63,150 | 480 |
| Nashville, TN | $52,290 | $46,830 | $63,770 | 900 |
| West Tennessee | $51,170 | $40,840 | $58,020 | 250 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $50,760 | $45,100 | $64,810 | 310 |
| East Tennessee | $50,490 | $41,250 | $59,090 | 220 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,170 | $43,530 | $60,040 | 190 |
| South Central Tennessee | $48,730 | $40,620 | $58,020 | 170 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $48,340 | $37,420 | $59,450 | 160 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,710 | $40,280 | $54,960 | 130 |
| Jackson, TN | $47,530 | $42,880 | $64,450 | 100 |
| Morristown, TN | $46,160 | $37,560 | $55,520 | 70 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $45,800 | $38,890 | $48,850 | 170 |
| North Central Tennessee | $45,210 | $36,740 | $58,020 | 160 |