The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Tennessee is $66,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,880.
Pay spans roughly $43,620 at the 10th percentile to $80,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.80 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $66,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.80 |
| 10th percentile | $43,620 |
| 90th percentile | $80,220 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.