Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Virginia
$58,920
National Median
$58,260
Employment
3,390
Entry Level (10th)
$38,480
Top Earners (90th)
$79,180
How Virginia Compares
Virginia pays $660 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 Virginia (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 |
| 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 |