How much does a Waste Water Treatment Superintendent make in the United States? The average Waste Water Treatment Superintendent salary in the United States is $93,444 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $87,406 and $104,853. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Waste Water Treatment Superintendent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Waste Water Treatment Superintendent Salary $81,909 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Waste Water Treatment Superintendent Salary $87,406 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Waste Water Treatment Superintendent Salary $93,444 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Waste Water Treatment Superintendent Salary $104,853 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Waste Water Treatment Superintendent Salary $115,240 US April 24, 2024
25% $87,406 10% $81,909 90% $115,240 75% $104,853 $93,444 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Project Management: Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.

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Chemistry: Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances of which matter is composed.

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Quality Control: Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.

Project Management 7.01%
Chemistry 1.87%
Quality Control 1.4%
Others 89.72%

Job Description for Waste Water Treatment Superintendent

Waste Water Treatment Superintendent supervises the operations and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures and reporting practices. Oversees sampling and testing systems, and the testing and maintenance of pumps, conveyors, blowers, and other equipment. Being a Waste Water Treatment Superintendent ensures staff is up-to-date with all federal, state, and local regulations and environmental guidelines. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or other tech degree. Additionally, Waste Water Treatment Superintendent typically reports to a manager or director. The Waste Water Treatment Superintendent supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Waste Water Treatment Superintendent typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Waste Water Treatment Superintendent, the first career path typically progresses to Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager.

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Waste Water Treatment Superintendent salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Waste Water Treatment Superintendent, the highest Waste Water Treatment Superintendent salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Waste Water Treatment Superintendent salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Waste Water Treatment Superintendent salary is in Miami, FL, where the Waste Water Treatment Superintendent salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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