What is the salary of a Water/Wastewater? In the United States, a Water/Wastewater earns an average salary of $27,591. The salary range for a Water/Wastewater is usually between $23,199 and $28,372 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $45,206. The highest Water/Wastewater salary in the United States was $109,786. The average hourly pay for a Water/Wastewater is $13.26.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water/Wastewater salary are California, with an average salary of $137,779, followed by Oklahoma, with an average salary of $67,704, and Washington, with an average salary of $54,589. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water/Wastewater job are Nevada City (CA), City of Valley Center (KS) and City of Gering (NE).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Nevada City, CA | $68,388 |
| City of Valley Center, KS | $33,248 |
| City of Gering, NE | $27,623 |
| 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 and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $29,537 | 1 |
| California | $137,779 | 1 |
| Florida | $45,601 | 1 |
| Georgia | $46,577 | 3 |
| Iowa | $5,659 | 1 |
| Indiana | $22,200 | 2 |
| Kansas | $33,249 | 3 |
| Michigan | $53,111 | 1 |
| Minnesota | $65,083 | 1 |
| North Dakota | $47,431 | 2 |
| Nebraska | $27,624 | 9 |
| Ohio | $42,209 | 4 |
| Oklahoma | $67,704 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,824 | 4 |
| Texas | $48,048 | 1 |
| Washington | $54,589 | 4 |
| Wisconsin | $55,978 | 1 |