Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Nebraska earn a median salary of $58,933 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.2% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 1,090 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $49,910 to $69,120 depending on location.
$58,933
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$69,120
Highest paying metro
$49,910
Lowest paying metro
1,090
Employed in Nebraska
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $69,120 | $59,020 | $69,120 | 90 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $61,520 | $51,830 | $65,380 | 260 |
| Grand Island, NE | $60,880 | $59,020 | $61,850 | 40 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $57,030 | $48,680 | $63,960 | 220 |
| South Nebraska | $55,140 | $47,040 | $62,400 | 350 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $49,910 | $44,680 | $53,740 | 130 |