The average salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in the United States is around $55690 per year.
In the United States, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators earn an average hourly wage of $26.78 and a mean annual wage of $55690.
$26.78
$55690
For Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $16.39 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $19.61 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $24.81, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $31.11. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $39.04 hourly.
When considering annual wages for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $34100 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $40780 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $51600. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $64720, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $81210 per year.
$16.39
$34100
$19.61
$40780
$24.81
$51600
$31.11
$64720
$39.04
$81210
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)