What is the salary of a Water Quality Analyst? In the United States, a Water Quality Analyst earns an average salary of $68,827. The salary range for a Water Quality Analyst is usually between $58,158 and $75,509 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $112,348. The highest Water Quality Analyst salary in the United States was $121,852. The average hourly pay for a Water Quality Analyst is $33.09.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water Quality Analyst salary are Washington, with an average salary of $97,066, followed by Oregon, with an average salary of $100,460, and California, with an average salary of $104,353. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water Quality Analyst job are City of Aurora (CO), Clackamas County (OR) and City of Everett (WA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Aurora, CO | $124,823 |
| Clackamas County, OR | $118,418 |
| City of Everett, WA | $109,550 |
| Coachella Valley Water District, CA | $108,288 |
| City of Arvada, CO | $89,614 |
| City of Corvallis, OR | $82,501 |
| City of Port Arthur, TX | $66,542 |
| Chesterfield County, VA | $59,077 |
| City of Tucson, AZ | $59,037 |
| City of Lancaster City, PA | $49,965 |
| 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 Quality Analyst and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $39,113 | 1 |
| Arizona | $60,187 | 6 |
| California | $104,353 | 10 |
| Colorado | $68,190 | 13 |
| Florida | $44,000 | 1 |
| Oregon | $100,460 | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,452 | 2 |
| South Dakota | $29 | 1 |
| Tennessee | $13,502 | 18 |
| Texas | $79,985 | 3 |
| Utah | $20,223 | 1 |
| Virginia | $53,668 | 1 |
| Washington | $97,066 | 11 |
| Wisconsin | $77,242 | 1 |