Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Louisiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Louisiana earn a median salary of $40,456 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -30.6% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,240 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $35,950 to $50,620 depending on location.

$40,456 Avg median salary in Louisiana
$50,620 Highest paying metro
$35,950 Lowest paying metro
2,240 Employed in Louisiana

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

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Alexandria, LA $50,620 $43,540 $54,030 70
      Baton Rouge, LA $45,480 $38,630 $57,060 250
      Lake Charles, LA $43,550 $35,290 $63,250 80
      Slidell, LA $42,630 $36,810 $55,520 70
      Hammond, LA $41,520 $41,520 $49,520 40
      New Orleans, LA $40,540 $37,440 $52,420 540
      Houma, LA $39,280 $32,670 $48,750 190
      Lafayette, LA $39,230 $32,870 $49,920 90
      Central Louisiana $37,280 $29,860 $40,430 220
      Northeast Louisiana $37,130 $31,570 $47,270 250
      Monroe, LA $36,670 $35,810 $45,150 90
      Southwest Louisiana $36,050 $29,960 $46,920 140
      Shreveport, LA $35,950 $30,370 $39,510 210

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