Water Treatment Operator Salary in the United States

Water Treatment Operator Salary

How much does a Water Treatment Operator make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Treatment Operator in the United States is $47,337. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,536 to a high of $59,124, with most professionals earning between $42,207 and $53,507.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $37,536 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $42,207 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $47,337 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $53,507 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $59,124 US April 01, 2025
25% $42,207 10% $37,536 90% $59,124 75% $53,507 $47,337 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Treatment 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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42207
53507
47337

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42207
53507
47337
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Water Treatment Operator in the United States. The base salary for Water Treatment Operator ranges from $42,207 to $53,507 with the average base salary of $47,337. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,207 to $53,507 with the average total cash compensation of $47,337.

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