Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Idaho
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Idaho
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Idaho earn a median salary of $54,354 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.7% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 1,110 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Idaho, with salaries ranging from $45,870 to $61,830 depending on location.
$54,354
Avg median salary in Idaho
$61,830
Highest paying metro
$45,870
Lowest paying metro
1,110
Employed in Idaho
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Idaho
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $61,830 | $49,410 | $64,310 | 70 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $58,960 | $48,430 | $60,860 | 70 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $57,000 | $48,130 | $74,110 | 80 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $54,880 | $48,270 | $66,850 | 120 |
| Pocatello, ID | $54,070 | $46,880 | $58,800 | 30 |
| Boise City, ID | $51,760 | $47,900 | $60,470 | 300 |
| Northwestern Idaho | $50,460 | $45,190 | $59,500 | 180 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho | $45,870 | $40,680 | $59,810 | 260 |