Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,430 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $64,540
Employed locally 350
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $42,340
    50th (median)
    $47,430
    75th
    $58,170
    90th
    $64,540

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,720
    Bakers$36,780
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.01 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Arizona is 18.6% below the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,340.