Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Arizona
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arizona
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona earn a median salary of $52,494 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.9% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 3,450 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Arizona, with salaries ranging from $44,360 to $61,930 depending on location.
$52,494
Avg median salary in Arizona
$61,930
Highest paying metro
$44,360
Lowest paying metro
3,450
Employed in Arizona
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Arizona
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $61,930 | $50,420 | $75,380 | 2,040 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $60,770 | $39,280 | $61,530 | 100 |
| Tucson, AZ | $52,880 | $46,140 | $60,640 | 240 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $52,230 | $46,360 | $62,520 | 210 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $50,960 | $47,580 | $59,090 | 210 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $49,390 | $46,960 | $63,100 | 120 |
| Arizona | $47,430 | $42,340 | $58,170 | 350 |
| Yuma, AZ | $44,360 | $34,900 | $55,040 | 180 |