Wastewater Operator Salary in Columbus, Georgia

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How much does a Wastewater Operator make in Columbus, GA? The average Wastewater Operator salary in Columbus, GA is $52,821 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $45,165 and $62,736. 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.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Wastewater Operator Salary	$38,195	Columbus,GA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Wastewater Operator Salary	$45,165	Columbus,GA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Wastewater Operator Salary	$52,821	Columbus,GA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Wastewater Operator Salary	$62,736	Columbus,GA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Wastewater Operator Salary	$71,764	Columbus,GA	March 01, 2025

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Operational Technical Services - Contra Costa County , CA

Wastewater Operator - Grade II or Grade III SCHEDULE: 4x10 Schedule SALARY: $80,000-$90,000k (DOE) JOB SUMMARY: The Wastewater Operator (Grade II or III) will be integral to the operation and ...

LinkedIn - 54 days ago

Wastewater Plant Operator (SkillBridge)

North Texas Municipal Water District - Wylie , TX

Wastewater Plant Operator II Section 1 - Position Summary Under the direction of a Lead Wastewater Plant Operator(s), and/or the Plant Supervisor (depending on the size and scope of the facility ...

LinkedIn - 72 days ago

Waste Treatment Operator (Crew D) Grand Forks GF

J.R. Simplot - Grand Forks , ND

SummaryThe operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and maintaining equipment to meet ...

Careersinfood.com - 6 days ago

Mechanical Superintendent - Water/Wastewater

Kiewit - San Francisco , CA

Water/Wastewater Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Mechanical Superintendent will ... Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Travel Wastewater Water Technician

Heron Innovators, Inc. - Roseville , CA

Heron Innovators is a rapidly growing, family owned and operated company with the morals and values ... knowledge · Wastewater Processes Benefits: · Health, vision and dental Insurance · Health ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Environmental & Utilities Manager

Leprino - Lubbock , TX

Hold a Texas Wastewater Operator Class C license or higher (or the ability to acquire one within 12 months). Leprino Foods embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the ...

LinkedIn - 62 days ago

What does a Wastewater Operator do?

Wastewater Operator in City of Liberal, KS

Responds to chemical emergency alarms wearing appropriate personal protective equipment such as respirators and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

February 19, 2023

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

April 08, 2023

Maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in operation and detects and reports deficiencies in the operational process.

May 05, 2023

Wastewater Operator in Diamond, MO

Requires accurate record keeping and reporting and knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel as well as the ability to navigate easily online in order to submit reports.

March 24, 2023

Wastewater Operator in Greenville, MI

Assisting with the development and training of relief operator(s) and make corrective action and operational recommendations if system failures occur.

April 17, 2023

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About Columbus, Georgia

Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet the flat terrain of the coastal plain. As such, Columbus has a varied landscape of rolling hills on the north side and flat plains on the south. The fall line causes rivers in the area to decline rapidly towards sea level. Textile mills were established here in the 19th and early 20th centuries to take advantage of the water power from the falls. Columbus was developed along the Chattahoochee River. Interstate 185 runs east of the city, with acc...

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63137

53166

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wastewater Operator in Columbus, GA. The base salary for Wastewater Operator ranges from $45,165 to $62,736 with the average base salary of $52,821. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,429 to $63,137 with the average total cash compensation of $53,166.

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About Columbus, Georgia Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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