What is the salary of a Water Plant Lead Operator? In the United States, a Water Plant Lead Operator earns an average salary of $71,400. The salary range for a Water Plant Lead Operator is usually between $65,154 and $131,173 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $158,245. The highest Water Plant Lead Operator salary in the United States was $165,154. The average hourly pay for a Water Plant Lead Operator is $34.33.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water Plant Lead Operator salary are California, with an average salary of $152,483, followed by Virginia, with an average salary of $127,875, and Wyoming, with an average salary of $71,968. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water Plant Lead Operator job are Ventura (CA), City of Manassas (VA) and City of Hillsboro (OR).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Ventura, CA | $152,483 |
| City of Manassas, VA | $138,426 |
| City of Hillsboro, OR | $92,730 |
| City of Dunedin, FL | $82,357 |
| City of Bartlesville, OK | $63,128 |
| City of Greenville, TX | $62,296 |
| Henry County, VA | $53,275 |
| City of Zanesville, OH | $53,220 |
| City of Franklin, PA | $51,329 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Plant Operator | $53,836 |
| Water Superintendent | $65,283 |
| Water Operator | $53,109 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | $55,145 |
| Water Technician | $52,773 |
| Water Supervisor | $75,338 |
| Water | $60,415 |
| Water Distribution Supervisor | $81,120 |
| Water Meter Technician | $44,279 |
| Water & Sewer | $74,362 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Water Plant Lead Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $152,483 | 1 |
| Florida | $60,058 | 12 |
| Louisiana | $45,323 | 1 |
| Ohio | $68,880 | 8 |
| Oklahoma | $66,914 | 1 |
| Oregon | $60,640 | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,330 | 1 |
| Texas | $62,296 | 1 |
| Virginia | $127,875 | 6 |
| Washington | $71,659 | 1 |
| Wyoming | $71,968 | 1 |