Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Georgia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Georgia

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Georgia earn a median salary of $47,033 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.3% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,950 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $37,160 to $61,320 depending on location.

$47,033 Avg median salary in Georgia
$61,320 Highest paying metro
$37,160 Lowest paying metro
2,950 Employed in Georgia

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      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Georgia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Dalton, GA $61,320 $45,260 $61,700 60
      Hinesville, GA $57,250 $49,100 $60,520 60
      Warner Robins, GA $54,700 $48,640 $62,030 90
      Macon, GA $51,610 $43,830 $61,430 40
      Atlanta, GA $51,260 $46,260 $62,180 1,320
      Augusta, GA-SC $49,910 $45,590 $61,870 200
      Brunswick, GA $49,550 $40,980 $49,550 40
      Savannah, GA $49,240 $43,020 $57,990 130
      Columbus, GA-AL $48,960 $38,480 $60,580 120
      Albany, GA $46,150 $39,560 $58,000 40
      Gainesville, GA $45,850 $40,350 $52,350 100
      Athens, GA $43,220 $38,880 $55,490 40
      North Georgia $42,370 $37,200 $51,060 240
      South Georgia $40,680 $32,170 $51,070 150
      Middle Georgia $40,180 $33,730 $48,250 110
      Valdosta, GA $38,720 $36,960 $43,960 40
      Rome, GA $38,460 $38,100 $46,340 40
      East Georgia $37,160 $27,600 $46,720 130

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