Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Oregon
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Oregon earn a median salary of $67,207 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.4% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 1,200 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Oregon, with salaries ranging from $60,550 to $79,640 depending on location.
$67,207
Avg median salary in Oregon
$79,640
Highest paying metro
$60,550
Lowest paying metro
1,200
Employed in Oregon
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inWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Oregon
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR-WA | $79,640 | $60,900 | $85,040 | 450 |
| Medford, OR | $73,380 | $62,150 | $74,920 | 40 |
| Albany, OR | $70,550 | $53,040 | $71,880 | 50 |
| Eugene, OR | $68,100 | $58,070 | $79,540 | 80 |
| Bend, OR | $65,250 | $58,410 | $80,610 | 90 |
| Salem, OR | $64,480 | $61,100 | $78,070 | 110 |
| Central Oregon | $61,930 | $48,250 | $64,500 | 70 |
| Eastern Oregon | $60,980 | $49,010 | $65,290 | 130 |
| Coast Oregon | $60,550 | $51,830 | $63,800 | 180 |