Water Plant Operator Salary in the United States

Water Plant Operator Salary

How much does a Water Plant Operator make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Plant Operator in the United States is $66,887. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,118 to $79,431, with most professionals earning between $48,224 and $90,852.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $48,224 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $57,118 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $66,887 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $79,431 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $90,852 US March 01, 2025
25% $57,118 10% $48,224 90% $90,852 75% $79,431 $66,887 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    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

  3. Up a level:

    Waste Water Treatment Technician III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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57118
79431
66887

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
57447
79940
67324
These charts show 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. The base salary for Water Plant Operator ranges from $57,118 to $79,431 with the average base salary of $66,887. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,447 to $79,940 with the average total cash compensation of $67,324.

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