SOC 51-8031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators — Nevada
Nevada · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Nevada is $81,440 per year, well above the national median of $60,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Nevada is $81,440 per year, well above the national median of $60,020. The gap of 35.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $56,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,820 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,090 to $98,390.
Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 2nd by median wage. Las Vegas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $84,450. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 175th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,110 | −6.5% |
| 25th | $64,090 | +6.8% |
| Median (50th) | $81,440 | +35.7% |
| 75th | $98,390 | +63.9% |
| 90th | $101,820 | +69.6% |
| Mean | $80,880 | +34.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $81,440 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$81,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,440US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,440 a year, 35.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,110 to $101,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 2nd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $84,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $81,440, or $39.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,020, so pay in Nevada is 35.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $101,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Las Vegas, at $84,450 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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