Wastewater Operator Salary in Reno, Nevada

How much does a Wastewater Operator make in Reno, NV? The average Wastewater Operator salary in Reno, NV is $59,598 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $50,961 and $70,776. 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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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR with Security Clearance

Department of Defense - COLTS NECK , NJ

Duties * You will perform wastewater treatment and monitor wastewater treatment equipment. You will perform testing to determine biochemical oxygen demand, susp

- 2 days ago

CDL A Owner Operator - OTR

Road Wolves Inc. -

Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu

- 12 days ago

CDL A Owner Operator - OTR

Road Wolves Inc. -

Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu

- 12 days ago

CDL A Owner Operator - OTR

Road Wolves Inc. -

Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu

- 12 days ago

CDL A Owner Operator - OTR

Road Wolves Inc. -

Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu

- 12 days ago

CDL A Owner Operator - OTR

Road Wolves Inc. -

Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu

- 12 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 Reno, Nevada

Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lake Tahoe. Known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", Reno is known for its casino industry. It is the county seat of Washoe County. The city sits in a high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and its downtown area (along with Sparks) occupies a valley informally known as the Truckee Meadows. The city is named after Union Major General Jesse L. Reno, who was killed in action at the Battle of South Mountain on Fox's Gap. Reno, with an esti...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wastewater Operator in Reno, NV. The base salary for Wastewater Operator ranges from $50,961 to $70,776 with the average base salary of $59,598. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,261 to $71,230 with the average total cash compensation of $59,988.

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About Reno, Nevada Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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