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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$60,280
Median Annual
$57,270
Total Workforce
30,920
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $114,190 | 1,160 |
| #2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $110,550 | 400 |
| #3 | Vallejo, CA | $96,620 | 190 |
| #4 | Napa, CA | $96,180 | 90 |
| #5 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $89,400 | 410 |
| #6 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $88,910 | 890 |
| #7 | Salinas, CA | $88,900 | 140 |
| #8 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $87,090 | 260 |
| #9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $86,870 | 730 |
| #10 | California | $86,500 | 11,260 |
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