Gas Plant Operators pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,170 or more. The middle half of gas plant operators in Memphis earn between $66,560 and $97,490.
- $62K10th
- $67K25th
- $67KMedian
- $97K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,750 | $6,562 | $37.86 |
| Median | $66,560 | $5,547 | $32.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,560 | $5,547 | $32.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,490 | $8,124 | $46.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Gas Plant Operators pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Gas plant operators in Memphis earn 11% more than the Tennessee average ($71,020) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($88,710). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $87,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $78,750 | $66,560 | $62,420 | $99,170 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $71,020 | $66,560 | $58,920 | $95,260 | 200 |
| United States | $88,710 | $87,820 | $61,350 | $115,520 | 18,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Gas Plant Operators salary after taxes in Memphis
On the average salary of $78,750, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $64,231 a year, or $5,353 a month and $2,470 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $64,231 | $5,353 |
| Working in MS | $61,813 | $5,151 |
| Working in AR | $61,805 | $5,150 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for gas plant operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $78,750 buys what about $85,432 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Gas Plant Operators salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 2 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Memphis$78,750
- Nashville$68,550
Highest-paying cities for gas plant operators
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($121,110).
- Los Angeles, CA$121,110
- New York, NY$115,310
- Riverside, CA$114,070
- Portland, OR$110,150
- Detroit, MI$103,970
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Gas Plant Operators salary in Memphis: questions
How much do gas plant operators make an hour in Memphis?
$37.86 an hour on average, and $32.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level gas plant operators salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the gas plant operators take-home pay in Memphis?
About $64,231 a year ($5,353 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,750. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do gas plant operators earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($88,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8092; area Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.52, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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