Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Louisiana
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Louisiana
$38,690
National Median
$58,260
Employment
2,230
Entry Level (10th)
$29,760
Top Earners (90th)
$61,350
How Louisiana Compares
Louisiana pays $19,570 less than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 1.167 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Louisiana (location quotient: 1.42).
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 |
| 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 |