Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Washington
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Washington
$78,810
National Median
$58,260
Employment
1,950
Entry Level (10th)
$54,990
Top Earners (90th)
$101,450
How Washington Compares
Washington pays $20,550 more than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.551 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Washington (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 |
| 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 |
| Montana | $59,960 | 690 |