Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Colorado
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Colorado
$68,220
National Median
$58,260
Employment
2,410
Entry Level (10th)
$48,440
Top Earners (90th)
$89,910
How Colorado Compares
Colorado pays $9,960 more than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.835 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Colorado (location quotient: 1.02).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| 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 |
| 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 |