National Wages 51-8031.00 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $60,020.
  • 10% of workers earn $39,110 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $91,060 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$39,110$48,040$60,020$74,780$91,060

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $28.86 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.80 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $43.78 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$18.80$23.10$28.86$35.95$43.78