Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator Career

Job Description: Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.


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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$58,050

Median Hourly Wage

$27.91*

Total Employed Nationally

120,710


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.