What is the salary of a Water Systems Operator? In the United States, a Water Systems Operator earns an average salary of $103,472. The salary range for a Water Systems Operator is usually between $60,791 and $145,435 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $164,757. The highest Water Systems Operator salary in the United States was $234,974. The average hourly pay for a Water Systems Operator is $49.75.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water Systems Operator salary are California, with an average salary of $137,262, followed by Washington, with an average salary of $91,072, and Oregon, with an average salary of $71,087. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water Systems Operator job are Carlsbad (CA), Pico Rivera (CA) and San Jose (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Carlsbad, CA | $157,790 |
| Pico Rivera, CA | $142,605 |
| San Jose, CA | $139,397 |
| Woodland, CA | $137,713 |
| San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, CA | $133,369 |
| San Bruno, CA | $132,954 |
| El Monte, CA | $130,840 |
| Otay Water District, CA | $128,889 |
| Merced, CA | $116,936 |
| Signal Hill, CA | $113,314 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Plant Operator | $58,344 |
| Water Superintendent | $72,851 |
| Water Operator | $54,417 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | $65,502 |
| Water Technician | $54,581 |
| Water Supervisor | $82,794 |
| Water | $60,411 |
| Water Distribution Supervisor | $97,969 |
| Water Meter Technician | $45,066 |
| Water & Sewer | $68,396 |
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 | $137,262 | 66 |
| Connecticut | $49,981 | 2 |
| Hawaii | $67,857 | 7 |
| 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 | $63,227 | 14 |
| Oregon | $71,087 | 1 |
| Texas | $57,419 | 13 |
| Utah | $60,701 | 12 |
| Virginia | $64,709 | 2 |
| Washington | $91,072 | 6 |
| Wisconsin | $68,097 | 1 |
| Wyoming | $58,046 | 11 |