What is the salary of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee? In the United States, a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee earns an average salary of $32,978. The salary range for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee is usually between $24,960 and $41,365 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $55,300. The highest Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee salary in the United States was $68,412. The average hourly pay for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee is $15.85.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee salary are California, with an average salary of $63,580, followed by Colorado, with an average salary of $47,502, and Tennessee, with an average salary of $44,463. Employers paying the highest salary for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee job are City of Louisville (CO), City of Portland (TN) and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Louisville, CO | $47,501 |
| City of Portland, TN | $42,424 |
| Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA | $36,217 |
| City of Summerville, GA | $29,238 |
| City of Clovis, NM | $24,960 |
| City of New Port Richey, FL | $24,583 |
| Pierce County, WA | $11,282 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Wastewater Operator | $59,558 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator | $62,137 |
| Wastewater Plant Operator | $64,293 |
| Wastewater Superintendent | $73,215 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor | $72,488 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent | $78,895 |
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | $142,892 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator | $63,825 |
| Wastewater Technician | $49,358 |
| Wastewater | $52,602 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $63,580 | 4 |
| Colorado | $47,502 | 6 |
| Florida | $30,624 | 10 |
| Georgia | $29,238 | 2 |
| Indiana | $9,637 | 2 |
| Louisiana | $34,910 | 1 |
| New Mexico | $20,532 | 8 |
| Ohio | $18,458 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,812 | 8 |
| Tennessee | $44,463 | 3 |
| Texas | $25,029 | 7 |
| Virginia | $21,333 | 7 |
| Washington | $11,282 | 2 |
