Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in United States
The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary is $60,020 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary by region
Pay trend
Up 7.7% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary FAQs
What is the average Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in United States?
The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in United States is $60,020 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $39,110 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $91,060 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $60,020.
Do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is among the highest at $83,320, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.