Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $74,990 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $51,910
90th percentile $94,120
Employed locally 910
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,910
    25th
    $62,770
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $82,580
    90th
    $94,120

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 27% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Chico, CA $75,280

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Denver, CO is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.71 or more per hour.

    Is Denver 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 Denver, CO is 28.7% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,910 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,770.