Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Tennessee
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Tennessee
$50,760
National Median
$58,260
Employment
3,090
Entry Level (10th)
$37,330
Top Earners (90th)
$73,780
How Tennessee Compares
Tennessee pays $7,500 less than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.944 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Tennessee (location quotient: 1.15).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 | 2,040 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $63,790 | 3,870 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |