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Hourly Wage for Water Plant Operator Salary in the United States

Water Plant Operator Salary in the United States

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As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Water Plant Operator in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that Water Plant Operator salary in the US can go up to $38 or down to $24, but most earn between $27 and $34. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Water Plant Operator in the United States.

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Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $24 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $27 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $30 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $34 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $38 US August 01, 2026
25% $27 10% $24 90% $38 75% $34 $30 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Waste Water Treatment Technician I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Water Plant Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Waste Water Treatment Technician III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
27
34
30

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
30
40
34
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Water Plant Operator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Water Plant Operator ranges from $27 to $34 with the average hourly pay of $30. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $30 to $40 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $34.

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