What is the salary of a Water Quality Specialist? In the United States, a Water Quality Specialist earns an average salary of $59,384. The salary range for a Water Quality Specialist is usually between $54,279 and $75,678 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $94,779. The highest Water Quality Specialist salary in the United States was $124,724. The average hourly pay for a Water Quality Specialist is $28.55.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water Quality Specialist salary are California, with an average salary of $120,400, followed by Maryland, with an average salary of $110,476, and Louisiana, with an average salary of $102,981. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water Quality Specialist job are Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (CA), Huntington Beach (CA) and Placer County Water Agency (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, CA | $160,603 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $141,717 |
| Placer County Water Agency, CA | $130,100 |
| City of Bellingham, WA | $105,635 |
| Madera, CA | $102,948 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $102,734 |
| City of Tacoma, WA | $99,037 |
| St. Charles Parish, LA | $95,610 |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | $91,771 |
| Fresno, CA | $91,271 |
| 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 Specialist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $94,301 | 1 |
| Arizona | $72,001 | 10 |
| California | $120,400 | 41 |
| Colorado | $89,490 | 6 |
| Delaware | $29,862 | 4 |
| Florida | $40,161 | 3 |
| Georgia | $57,789 | 1 |
| Idaho | $40,736 | 8 |
| Indiana | $47,002 | 8 |
| Kansas | $45,599 | 13 |
| Louisiana | $102,981 | 2 |
| Maryland | $110,476 | 8 |
| Minnesota | $70,880 | 8 |
| Montana | $31 | 10 |
| Nebraska | $69,420 | 1 |
| New Mexico | $45,764 | 3 |
| Ohio | $52,292 | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $41,450 | 4 |
| Oregon | $50,072 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,809 | 80 |
| Tennessee | $67,706 | 12 |
| Texas | $59,624 | 17 |
| Virginia | $49,630 | 1 |
| Washington | $90,150 | 23 |
| Name | State | Employer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connie Chou IMetropolitan Water District of Southern California, CA | Connie Chou I | CA | Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | View Details |
Connie Chou IMetropolitan Water District of Southern California, CA | Connie Chou I | CA | Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | View Details |
Andres MendivilRedwood City, CA | Andres Mendivil | CA | Redwood City | View Details |
Connie Chou IMetropolitan Water District of Southern California, CA | Connie Chou I | CA | Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | View Details |
Victor Julian VasquezMorgan Hill, CA | Victor Julian Vasquez | CA | Morgan Hill | View Details |
Connie Chou IMetropolitan Water District of Southern California, CA | Connie Chou I | CA | Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | View Details |
Delaney Felix RFullerton, CA | Delaney Felix R | CA | Fullerton | View Details |
Victor VasquezMorgan Hill, CA | Victor Vasquez | CA | Morgan Hill | View Details |
Dimitri KatsarosMenlo Park, CA | Dimitri Katsaros | CA | Menlo Park | View Details |
Randy Williamson JrLos Banos, CA | Randy Williamson Jr | CA | Los Banos | View Details |
Henry Chien T.South Bayside System Authority, CA | Henry Chien T. | CA | South Bayside System Authority | View Details |
Jason DyogiBeverly Hills, CA | Jason Dyogi | CA | Beverly Hills | View Details |
Dimitri KatsarosMenlo Park, CA | Dimitri Katsaros | CA | Menlo Park | View Details |
Francis Rooney J.South Bayside System Authority, CA | Francis Rooney J. | CA | South Bayside System Authority | View Details |
Jason DyogiBeverly Hills, CA | Jason Dyogi | CA | Beverly Hills | View Details |
Francis Rooney J.South Bayside System Authority, CA | Francis Rooney J. | CA | South Bayside System Authority | View Details |
Andres MendivilRedwood City, CA | Andres Mendivil | CA | Redwood City | View Details |
Jenny AndersonSanta Clarita Valley Water Agency, CA | Jenny Anderson | CA | Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency | View Details |
Jason DyogiBeverly Hills, CA | Jason Dyogi | CA | Beverly Hills | View Details |
Randy Williamson Jr.Los Banos, CA | Randy Williamson Jr. | CA | Los Banos | View Details |