What is the salary of a Water/sewer Operator? In the United States, a Water/sewer Operator earns an average salary of $53,339. The salary range for a Water/sewer Operator is usually between $37,348 and $60,145 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $75,914. The highest Water/sewer Operator salary in the United States was $95,072. The average hourly pay for a Water/sewer Operator is $25.64.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water/sewer Operator salary are Nebraska, with an average salary of $93,898, followed by Washington, with an average salary of $81,715, and Minnesota, with an average salary of $85,883. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water/sewer Operator job are Cowlitz County (WA), Town of Eatonville (WA) and City of Excelsior (MN).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Cowlitz County, WA | $93,636 |
| Town of Eatonville, WA | $86,033 |
| City of Excelsior, MN | $85,882 |
| City of Elko, NV | $72,604 |
| City of Smithfield, UT | $62,713 |
| Town of Poolesville, MD | $57,840 |
| Town of Blackstone, VA | $56,769 |
| Borough of Haines, AK | $53,009 |
| Town of Emmitsburg, MD | $47,632 |
| Village of Edgerton, OH | $47,022 |
| 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/sewer Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $62,459 | 2 |
| Arkansas | $43,745 | 1 |
| California | $71,074 | 8 |
| Florida | $35,276 | 6 |
| Iowa | $42,544 | 4 |
| Idaho | $42,367 | 1 |
| Indiana | $54,064 | 1 |
| Kansas | $39,762 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $53,588 | 4 |
| Maryland | $51,729 | 10 |
| Michigan | $39,374 | 6 |
| Minnesota | $85,883 | 4 |
| Mississippi | $37,500 | 1 |
| Nebraska | $93,898 | 1 |
| Nevada | $72,605 | 7 |
| Ohio | $37,167 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | $22,442 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,092 | 4 |
| South Dakota | $44,304 | 1 |
| Texas | $31,627 | 11 |
| Utah | $62,713 | 3 |
| Virginia | $56,770 | 7 |
| Vermont | $24,749 | 2 |
| Washington | $81,715 | 6 |
| Wisconsin | $14,139 | 1 |
| Wyoming | $26,224 | 4 |