Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 23 metro areas • Florida
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Florida earn a median salary of $54,593 per year on average across 23 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.3% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 7,600 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $44,560 to $64,510 depending on location.
$54,593
Avg median salary in Florida
$64,510
Highest paying metro
$44,560
Lowest paying metro
7,600
Employed in Florida
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inWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Florida
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $64,510 | $54,170 | $89,620 | 480 |
| Miami, FL | $62,850 | $50,480 | $78,160 | 1,760 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $62,100 | $52,200 | $68,090 | 220 |
| Naples, FL | $60,660 | $48,060 | $68,200 | 150 |
| Tampa, FL | $59,360 | $47,620 | $68,000 | 1,430 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $59,090 | $47,830 | $74,560 | 290 |
| Gainesville, FL | $58,980 | $45,500 | $68,760 | 80 |
| Sebastian, FL | $58,970 | $44,230 | $73,140 | 90 |
| Crestview, FL | $58,940 | $46,670 | $62,450 | 150 |
| North Port, FL | $56,390 | $46,970 | $65,970 | 400 |
| Orlando, FL | $56,030 | $45,840 | $64,570 | 600 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $55,880 | $44,050 | $57,980 | 130 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $53,600 | $48,920 | $59,030 | 150 |
| Ocala, FL | $51,010 | $43,380 | $55,970 | 60 |
| Pensacola, FL | $50,840 | $40,650 | $62,500 | 200 |
| South Florida | $50,470 | $47,920 | $61,550 | 160 |
| Deltona, FL | $50,250 | $42,490 | $58,310 | 350 |
| Lakeland, FL | $50,240 | $45,100 | $60,770 | 240 |
| North Florida | $48,370 | $40,150 | $61,630 | 170 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $48,020 | $41,620 | $55,640 | 260 |
| Wildwood, FL | $47,430 | $45,130 | $58,700 | 90 |
| Sebring, FL | $47,090 | $45,210 | $58,210 | 30 |
| Panama City, FL | $44,560 | $36,560 | $51,610 | 110 |