Water Plant Operator Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

Water Plant Operator Salary in Wilmington, DE

How much does a Water Plant Operator make in Wilmington, DE? The average Water Plant Operator salary in Wilmington, DE is $68,745 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58,706 and $81,637. 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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10th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $49,566 Wilmington,DE September 01, 2024
25th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $58,706 Wilmington,DE September 01, 2024
50th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $68,745 Wilmington,DE September 01, 2024
75th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $81,637 Wilmington,DE September 01, 2024
90th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $93,374 Wilmington,DE September 01, 2024
25% $58,706 10% $49,566 90% $93,374 75% $81,637 $68,745 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Openings for Water Plant Operator in Wilmington, DE
  • CRH - Dover, DE
    Job ID: 500685. Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and p...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • CHANEY ENTERPRISES GROUP - Bridgeville, DE
    Job Details. Job Location. Seaford-DE SG - Seaford, DE. Position Type. Full Time. Education Level. High School. Travel Percentage. None. Job Shift. Any. Jo...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Middlesex Water Company - Dover, DE
    Job Description. Job Description. Water/Wastewater Operator. Are we RIGHT for you. The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Hon...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Atomic Precision Transport - CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
    Job Summary. We are seeking an Owner Operator Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible, ensuring timely and safe delivery of freigh...
    - 2 Months Ago
  • JETT Towing - FLAGSTAFF, AZ
    Available positions: Experienced Tow Truck Driver. Job Type: Tow Truck Driver Full-time. Pay: $22.00 - $40.00 per hour + overtime. Healthcare Benefits offe...
    - 3 Months Ago

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Waste Water Treatment Technician I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    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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Average Base Salary

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58706
81637
68745

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
59042
82160
69199
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 Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Water Plant Operator ranges from $58,706 to $81,637 with the average base salary of $68,745. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,042 to $82,160 with the average total cash compensation of $69,199.

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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

Water Plant Operator Salary in popular cities: Dover, Newark, Middletown

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