What is the salary of a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator? In the United States, a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator earns an average salary of $49,484. The salary range for a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator is usually between $35,277 and $65,735 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $71,277. The highest Water/Wastewater Plant Operator salary in the United States was $83,402. The average hourly pay for a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator is $23.79.
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 $57,068. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator job are City of Humble (TX), Pinellas County (FL) and City of Aberdeen (MD).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Humble, TX | $68,971 |
| Pinellas County, FL | $58,675 |
| City of Aberdeen, MD | $52,784 |
| Santa Rosa County, FL | $47,824 |
| City of Kingsport, TN | $20,819 |
| Kingsport City School District, TN | $20,819 |
| 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/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 | $57,068 | 30 |
| Maryland | $52,785 | 13 |
| Minnesota | $57,082 | 2 |
| Tennessee | $20,820 | 24 |
| Texas | $31,037 | 26 |
| Wyoming | $38,988 | 4 |
