Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New York
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New York
$63,140
National Median
$58,260
Employment
5,270
Entry Level (10th)
$46,340
Top Earners (90th)
$98,950
How New York Compares
New York pays $4,880 more than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.552 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in New York (location quotient: 0.67).
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 |
| 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 |