Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in North Carolina
$49,710
National Median
$58,260
Employment
3,420
Entry Level (10th)
$37,460
Top Earners (90th)
$70,750
How North Carolina Compares
North Carolina pays $8,550 less than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.699 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in North Carolina (location quotient: 0.85).
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 |