Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$82,100
National Median
$58,260
Employment
11,260
Entry Level (10th)
$52,510
Top Earners (90th)
$123,870
How California Compares
California pays $23,840 more than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.624 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.76).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 | 2,040 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $63,790 | 3,870 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |
| Montana | $59,960 | 690 |