Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in West Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in West Virginia
$43,960
National Median
$58,260
Employment
1,210
Entry Level (10th)
$28,490
Top Earners (90th)
$62,390
How West Virginia Compares
West Virginia pays $14,300 less than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 1.725 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in West Virginia (location quotient: 2.1).
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 |