Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand for boiler operators in Trousdale County, TN, from the state register (updated nightly) and BLS.
Trousdale County, TN carries 2 licensed boiler operators and a median wage of $51,810/yr ($24.91/hr).
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This county sits at the 5th percentile nationally for boiler operators pay, below the median US county. Average weekly wages across the county's construction trades rose 4.7% year over year (BLS QCEW).
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Trousdale County's. Medians from the same BLS OEWS series shown above, not offers, and pay is only one reason to move.
| County | Median | Difference | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County, IL | $99,730 | +$47,920 | 140 mi |
| Gallatin County, IL | $99,730 | +$47,920 | 149 mi |
| Pope County, IL | $99,730 | +$47,920 | 150 mi |
| Perry County, IN | $91,410 | +$39,600 | 119 mi |
| Spencer County, IN | $91,410 | +$39,600 | 121 mi |
Active, licensed firms and master-tier individuals on the TN register.
| Name | Tier |
|---|---|
| North Industrial LLC | Contractor |
Trousdale County holds 20% of the metro area's 15 licensed boiler operators (#4 of 6 boiler operators pool among its 6 counties), at 2.4 per 10,000 residents against 0.1 metro-wide; the largest pool is Davidson County with 3.
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than boiler operators specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| New housing units permitted | 112 | Last full year, county-wide. 91 per 10,000 residents. Permits lead construction hiring by months, so this is the earliest honest signal of work arriving (Census Building Permits Survey). |
| Construction employment | 60 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $1,066 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1989 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
| Net migration | +44 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
2.4 licensed boiler operators per 10,000 residents. A thin pipeline against an ageing licensed base is how a shortage forms years before it shows up in wages.
License register: 2026-10-05; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-10-05; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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