ID · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-8031

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Idaho

Median Annual Salary $53,250 -9% below national average (national: $58,260)
$54,390Mean Annual
$26Median Hourly
1,110Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$53,250
$39,540
10th pct.
$71,720
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$39,540$19.01
25th percentile$45,870$22.05
50th percentile (median)$53,250$25.60
75th percentile$60,400$29.04
90th percentile (top earners)$71,720$34.48
Mean (average)$54,390$26.15

How Idaho Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Idaho
Idaho (current) $53,250
California $82,100 +54%
Nevada $79,140 +49%
Washington $78,810 +48%
Alaska $76,910 +44%
New Jersey $75,200 +41%
Connecticut $74,450 +40%
Minnesota $70,470 +32%
Colorado $68,220 +28%

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Related Occupations in Idaho

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Cargo and Freight Agents $53,240 150
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,260 14,860
Machinists $53,760 1,150
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,730 3,570
Firefighters $53,860 2,100
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $54,020 2,250

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Idaho?

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Idaho is $54,390 per year. The median (middle) salary is $53,250 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Idaho?

Entry-level water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss (10th percentile) in Idaho typically earn around $39,540 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $45,870 per year.

What is the highest Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Idaho?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Idaho make approximately $71,720 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $60,400 per year.

How does the Idaho Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary compare to the national average?

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Idaho is $53,250, which is -9% below national average of $58,260.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes