Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in New York earn a median salary of $61,095 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.9% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 6,550 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $51,280 to $82,830 depending on location.
$61,095
Avg median salary in New York
$82,830
Highest paying metro
$51,280
Lowest paying metro
6,550
Employed in New York
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inWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $82,830 | $61,760 | $98,390 | 3,310 |
| Elmira, NY | $70,660 | $52,490 | $73,770 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $62,940 | $51,440 | $68,620 | 520 |
| Central East New York | $62,580 | $48,500 | $67,300 | 330 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $61,510 | $49,940 | $76,690 | 300 |
| Albany, NY | $61,400 | $51,100 | $70,320 | 340 |
| Ithaca, NY | $61,360 | $55,930 | $74,530 | 40 |
| Kingston, NY | $61,040 | $50,590 | $62,720 | 130 |
| Southwest New York | $60,900 | $46,550 | $70,390 | 310 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,750 | $59,310 | $67,500 | 100 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,130 | $49,150 | $69,230 | 360 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,930 | $51,450 | $65,260 | 200 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $55,560 | $45,450 | $62,330 | 250 |
| Binghamton, NY | $54,240 | $48,450 | $62,780 | 100 |
| Watertown, NY | $53,410 | $45,510 | $55,650 | 60 |
| Utica, NY | $51,280 | $48,050 | $63,010 | 160 |