Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Virginia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Virginia earn a median salary of $50,789 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.8% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 4,180 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $37,830 to $60,070 depending on location.

$50,789 Avg median salary in Virginia
$60,070 Highest paying metro
$37,830 Lowest paying metro
4,180 Employed in Virginia

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

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Harrisonburg, VA $60,070 $49,460 $65,350 70
      Virginia Beach, VA-NC $59,370 $46,170 $70,040 650
      Charlottesville, VA $59,000 $50,260 $72,520 90
      Richmond, VA $58,920 $46,680 $70,710 400
      Northeast Virginia $53,400 $40,670 $62,110 90
      Staunton, VA $52,280 $45,300 $60,760 60
      Northwest Virginia $51,550 $40,760 $62,260 150
      Lynchburg, VA $50,000 $40,700 $63,250 100
      Winchester, VA-WV $49,680 $42,450 $63,830 80
      Blacksburg, VA $49,270 $45,340 $61,580 110
      Southside Virginia $48,010 $37,340 $59,020 190
      Southwest Virginia $47,860 $41,380 $57,490 310
      Roanoke, VA $47,640 $40,020 $54,010 130
      West Virginia $43,960 $36,460 $50,110 1,210
      Northern West Virginia $43,780 $34,200 $47,660 350
      Southern West Virginia $37,830 $29,990 $46,950 190

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