What is the salary of a Water Department? In the United States, a Water Department earns an average salary of $51,322. The salary range for a Water Department is usually between $35,157 and $73,761 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $101,282. The highest Water Department salary in the United States was $174,852. The average hourly pay for a Water Department is $24.67.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water Department salary are New Jersey, with an average salary of $76,926, followed by Massachusetts, with an average salary of $71,192, and California, with an average salary of $68,897. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water Department job are Town of Topsfield (MA), Town of Pembroke (MA) and Town of Southborough (MA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Town of Topsfield, MA | $99,893 |
| Town of Pembroke, MA | $74,779 |
| Town of Southborough, MA | $73,521 |
| Town of Wrentham, MA | $71,604 |
| Waterloo Civil Town, IN | $67,892 |
| Town of West Bridgewater, MA | $67,139 |
| Town of Rowley, MA | $63,726 |
| Town of Bridgewater, MA | $62,374 |
| City of Leominster, MA | $62,196 |
| City of Hampton, IA | $60,104 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Plant Operator | $57,400 |
| Water Operator | $54,530 |
| Water Superintendent | $72,509 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | $60,706 |
| Water Supervisor | $81,295 |
| Water Technician | $46,680 |
| Water Distribution Supervisor | $98,786 |
| Water | $54,224 |
| Water & Sewer | $57,762 |
| Water Meter Technician | $42,360 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Water Department and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $13,619 | 4 |
| Arkansas | $36,630 | 20 |
| California | $68,897 | 25 |
| Colorado | $59,032 | 2 |
| Florida | $52,201 | 1 |
| Georgia | $38,865 | 17 |
| Iowa | $48,859 | 4 |
| Idaho | $9,840 | 1 |
| Indiana | $43,999 | 17 |
| Kansas | $25,421 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $42,402 | 12 |
| Massachusetts | $71,192 | 69 |
| Michigan | $48,545 | 16 |
| Minnesota | $41,771 | 3 |
| Nebraska | $48,849 | 3 |
| New Jersey | $76,926 | 9 |
| Ohio | $46,822 | 7 |
| Oklahoma | $32,214 | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,052 | 6 |
| South Carolina | $35,297 | 2 |
| Tennessee | $35,706 | 8 |
| Texas | $24,499 | 18 |
| Virginia | $16,964 | 2 |
| Washington | $66,059 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $51,889 | 11 |
| West Virginia | $16,014 | 1 |
