Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Colorado
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Colorado earn a median salary of $66,156 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.6% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,260 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $49,730 to $74,990 depending on location.
$66,156
Avg median salary in Colorado
$74,990
Highest paying metro
$49,730
Lowest paying metro
2,260
Employed in Colorado
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $74,990 | $62,770 | $82,580 | 910 |
| Northwest Colorado | $73,160 | $59,590 | $75,700 | 190 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $71,170 | $62,790 | $78,160 | 70 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $69,900 | $58,370 | $85,370 | 200 |
| Boulder, CO | $67,400 | $61,720 | $82,470 | 170 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $65,190 | $60,320 | $80,090 | 140 |
| Greeley, CO | $63,690 | $54,160 | $74,300 | 180 |
| Southwest Colorado | $60,170 | $50,600 | $65,540 | 240 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $49,730 | $38,280 | $62,160 | 160 |