Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Role Overview
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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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $82,100 |
| Nevada | $79,140 |
| Washington | $78,810 |
| Alaska | $76,910 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 |
| Colorado | $68,220 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 |
| Oregon | $64,500 |
| Illinois | $63,790 |
| New York | $63,140 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 |
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Median Annual Salary
$58,260
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-6.5%
Avg. annual openings
10.7k
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