What are the main factors that influence a Wastewater Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Wastewater Technician's salary?

A Wastewater Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,935 for beginners, reaching about $55,974 at mid-level, and approach $59,858 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Wastewater Technician?

Wastewater Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Wastewater Technician roles are District of Columbia $60,690, California $60,460, Massachusetts $59,654. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Wastewater Technician roles make?

Salaries for Wastewater Technician level roles vary by specialization: Wastewater Superintendent: $118,145; Wastewater Manager: $94,698; Wastewater Supervisor: $93,567; Wastewater Treatment Technician: $57,197; Water Wastewater Technician: $56,597.

Wastewater Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Wastewater Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wastewater Technician in Delaware is $55,510 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Wastewater Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,694
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,836 to $62,411
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,760

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Wastewater Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,411	$5,201	$1,200	$30
Average	$55,510	$4,626	$1,068	$27
25th Percentile	$48,836	$4,070	$939	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Wastewater Technician Salaries

A Wastewater Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Wastewater Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wastewater Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,935
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,120
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,974
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,749
Expert (over 8 years): $59,858

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Wastewater Technician	$53,935
Intermediate Level Wastewater Technician	$54,120
Senior Level Wastewater Technician	$55,974
Specialist Level Wastewater Technician	$58,749
Expert Level Wastewater Technician	$59,858

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How Do Wastewater Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Wastewater Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,690.
California: $60,460.
Massachusetts: $59,654.

District of Columbia $60,690 California $60,460 Massachusetts $59,654 Washington $59,435 New Jersey $59,413 Alaska $59,336 Connecticut $58,580 New York $58,273

Hawaii $57,292 Rhode Island $56,831 Maryland $56,519 Minnesota $56,091 Colorado $55,927 Illinois $55,872 Oregon $55,664 Delaware $55,510

New Hampshire $55,414 Virginia $55,198 Pennsylvania $54,568 Nevada $54,250 North Dakota $54,146 Michigan $53,981 Wisconsin $53,921 Vermont $53,800

Texas $53,466 Maine $53,444 Arizona $53,411 Ohio $53,373 Georgia $52,868 Indiana $52,616 Wyoming $52,567 Utah $52,490

Iowa $52,457 Kansas $52,194 Louisiana $52,117 North Carolina $52,090 Missouri $52,079 Florida $51,865 Montana $51,750 Nebraska $51,641

Kentucky $51,580 South Carolina $51,361 Tennessee $51,224 Idaho $51,169 New Mexico $50,769 Oklahoma $50,681 Alabama $50,358 South Dakota $49,815

Arkansas $49,519 West Virginia $49,360 Mississippi $48,883

Top Paying Cities for Wastewater Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $57,451
Little Creek: $56,919
Magnolia: $57,155

Lincoln, DE $57,451 Little Creek, DE $56,919 Magnolia, DE $57,155 Milford, DE $57,451 Marydel, DE $56,705 Millsboro, DE $57,451 Millville, DE $57,835 Milton, DE $57,451

Nassau, DE $57,451 Ocean View, DE $57,835 Rehoboth Beach, DE $57,835 Seaford, DE $56,848 Selbyville, DE $57,835 Smyrna, DE $56,640 Viola, DE $57,155 Woodside, DE $56,990

Bear, DE $56,223 Newark, DE $56,245 Claymont, DE $56,289 Delaware City, DE $56,245 Hockessin, DE $56,289 Kirkwood, DE $56,245 Middletown, DE $56,525 Montchanin, DE $56,289

New Castle, DE $56,289 Odessa, DE $56,601 Port Penn, DE $56,091 Rockland, DE $56,289 Saint Georges, DE $56,245 Townsend, DE $56,519 Winterthur, DE $56,289 Lewes, DE $57,451

Wilmington, DE $56,289 Dover, DE $56,892 Dover Afb, DE $57,023 Bethany Beach, DE $57,835 Bethel, DE $56,848 Bridgeville, DE $57,451 Camden Wyoming, DE $56,952 Cheswold, DE $56,760

Clayton, DE $56,618 Dagsboro, DE $57,835 Delmar, DE $56,848 Ellendale, DE $57,451 Felton, DE $57,451 Fenwick Island, DE $57,835 Frankford, DE $57,835 Frederica, DE $57,451

Georgetown, DE $57,451 Greenwood, DE $57,451 Harbeson, DE $57,451 Harrington, DE $57,451 Hartly, DE $56,590 Houston, DE $57,451 Kenton, DE $56,618 Laurel, DE $56,848

Yorklyn, DE $56,289

Wastewater Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wastewater Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$48,836

Average $55,510/year

$62,411

$4,070

Average $4,626/month

$5,201

$939

Average $1,068/week

$1,200

$23

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,411	$5,201	$1,200	$30
Average	$55,510	$4,626	$1,068	$27
25th Percentile	$48,836	$4,070	$939	$23

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