As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager in the United States is $114,102. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,542 to $124,603, with most professionals earning between $90,108 and $134,163.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $124,603 | $10,384 | $2,396 | $60 |
| Average | $114,102 | $9,508 | $2,194 | $55 |
| 25th Percentile | $101,542 | $8,462 | $1,953 | $49 |
An entry-level Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager with less than 1 year of experience earns about $108,008. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $108,563. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $110,413. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $112,633, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $115,264.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager | $108,008 |
| Intermediate Level Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager | $108,563 |
| Senior Level Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager | $110,413 |
| Specialist Level Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager | $112,633 |
| Expert Level Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager | $115,264 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $103,258 in 2023 to approximately $103,817 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $114,102 | 68.6% | ||
| Bonus | $5,981 | 3.6% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $9,186 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $5,043 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $2,402 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 5.0% | ||
| Pension | $6,484 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $14,779 | 8.9% | ||
| Total Compensation | $166,331 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager is $114,102. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager is $55; the average weekly pay of Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager is $2,194; the average monthly pay of Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager is $9,508.
A Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager is $143,198.
The highest pay for Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager is $134,163.
The lowest pay for Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager is $90,108.
Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager manages the operations of a wastewater treatment plant to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures and reporting practices. Establishes sampling and testing systems, and ensures proper testing of functionality of pumps, conveyors, blowers, and other equipment. Being a Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager monitors federal, state, and local regulations and environmental guidelines and creates and updates wastewater treatment procedures to adhere to those regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or other tech degree. Additionally, Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager typically reports to a manager or director. The Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
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