PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-8031

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $59,170 +2% above national average (national: $58,260)
$61,620Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
5,190Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$59,170
$47,400
10th pct.
$80,890
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$47,400$22.79
25th percentile$50,940$24.49
50th percentile (median)$59,170$28.45
75th percentile$70,400$33.85
90th percentile (top earners)$80,890$38.89
Mean (average)$61,620$29.63

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $59,170
California $82,100 +39%
Nevada $79,140 +34%
Washington $78,810 +33%
Alaska $76,910 +30%
New Jersey $75,200 +27%
Connecticut $74,450 +26%
Minnesota $70,470 +19%
Colorado $68,220 +15%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Chemical Technicians $59,130 3,050
Carpenters $59,240 29,900
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $59,240 2,980
Public Relations Specialists $59,260 9,260
Tool and Die Makers $59,540 2,910
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,590 1,990

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Pennsylvania is $61,620 per year. The median (middle) salary is $59,170 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $47,400 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $50,940 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $80,890 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $70,400 per year.

How does the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania is $59,170, which is +2% above 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