What is the salary of a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator? In the United States, a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator earns an average salary of $56,911. The salary range for a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator is usually between $48,110 and $70,108 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $84,908. The highest Water/Wastewater Plant Operator salary in the United States was $94,034. The average hourly pay for a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator is $27.36.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water/Wastewater Plant Operator salary are California, with an average salary of $61,210, followed by Colorado, with an average salary of $67,031, and Florida, with an average salary of $61,628. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator job are Arcata (CA), Pinellas County (FL) and Manatee County (FL).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Arcata, CA | $65,742 |
| Pinellas County, FL | $59,387 |
| Manatee County, FL | $56,316 |
| City of Bowie, TX | $43,573 |
| City of Kingsport, TN | $36,571 |
| 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 Plant Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $38,972 | 8 |
| California | $61,210 | 6 |
| Colorado | $67,031 | 2 |
| Florida | $61,628 | 33 |
| Maryland | $61,615 | 15 |
| Minnesota | $57,082 | 2 |
| Tennessee | $29,168 | 13 |
| Texas | $31,037 | 26 |
| Wyoming | $38,988 | 4 |