Water Plant Operator Salary in Tampa, Florida

Water Plant Operator Salary in Tampa, FL

How much does a Water Plant Operator make in Tampa, FL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Plant Operator in Tampa, FL is $57,620. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,375 to $65,130, with most professionals earning between $45,690 and $71,967.

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10th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $45,690 Tampa,FL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $51,375 Tampa,FL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $57,620 Tampa,FL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $65,130 Tampa,FL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Water Plant Operator Salary $71,967 Tampa,FL April 01, 2025
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  1. Down a level:

    Waste Water Treatment Technician I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Water Plant Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Waste Water Treatment Technician III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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65130
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Water Plant Operator in Tampa, FL. The base salary for Water Plant Operator ranges from $51,375 to $65,130 with the average base salary of $57,620. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,375 to $65,130 with the average total cash compensation of $57,620.

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About Tampa, Florida    Tampa is a major city in, and the county seat of, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is on the west coast of Florida on Tampa Bay, near t....More

Tampa, Florida  area prices were up 1.1% from a year ago

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