What is the salary of a Water/Wastewater Op? In the United States, a Water/Wastewater Op earns an average salary of $47,695. The salary range for a Water/Wastewater Op is usually between $39,658 and $53,956 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $58,799. The highest Water/Wastewater Op salary in the United States was $80,505. The average hourly pay for a Water/Wastewater Op is $22.93.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water/Wastewater Op salary are Nebraska, with an average salary of $45,950, followed by South Dakota, with an average salary of $50,341, and Utah, with an average salary of $38,697. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water/Wastewater Op job are City of Spearfish (SD), City of Wahoo (NE) and City of Providence (UT).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Spearfish, SD | $50,340 |
| City of Wahoo, NE | $45,949 |
| City of Providence, UT | $38,697 |
| 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/Wastewater Op and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $20,097 | 1 |
| Nebraska | $45,950 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | $40,091 | 151 |
| South Dakota | $50,341 | 5 |
| Utah | $38,697 | 5 |