What is the salary of a Water Systems Operator? In the United States, a Water Systems Operator earns an average salary of $99,975. The salary range for a Water Systems Operator is usually between $52,177 and $128,987 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $153,409. The highest Water Systems Operator salary in the United States was $247,911. The average hourly pay for a Water Systems Operator is $48.06.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water Systems Operator salary are California, with an average salary of $120,841, followed by Nevada, with an average salary of $109,224, and Washington, with an average salary of $91,072. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water Systems Operator job are Santa Fe Springs (CA), Santa Ana (CA) and Anaheim (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe Springs, CA | $226,695 |
| Santa Ana, CA | $157,951 |
| Anaheim, CA | $156,583 |
| Monte Vista Water District, CA | $144,185 |
| Chino, CA | $143,016 |
| Otay Water District, CA | $138,739 |
| Carlsbad, CA | $135,251 |
| San Jose, CA | $129,261 |
| Woodland, CA | $115,762 |
| Montara Water and Sanitary District, CA | $115,421 |
| 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 Systems Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $55,802 | 10 |
| California | $120,841 | 108 |
| Connecticut | $49,981 | 2 |
| Iowa | $54,520 | 1 |
| Idaho | $45,623 | 4 |
| Indiana | $57,061 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $63,105 | 3 |
| Minnesota | $68,182 | 4 |
| New Mexico | $50,231 | 14 |
| Nevada | $109,224 | 11 |
| Oregon | $56,234 | 1 |
| Texas | $51,361 | 12 |
| Utah | $50,006 | 17 |
| Virginia | $64,709 | 2 |
| Washington | $91,072 | 6 |
| Wisconsin | $68,097 | 1 |
| Wyoming | $52,341 | 12 |
