Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • West Virginia
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in West Virginia earn a median salary of $44,435 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.7% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 1,820 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $36,930 to $51,550 depending on location.
$44,435
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$51,550
Highest paying metro
$36,930
Lowest paying metro
1,820
Employed in West Virginia
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Virginia | $51,550 | $40,760 | $62,260 | 150 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $51,290 | $39,820 | $51,290 | 180 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $49,550 | $44,880 | $53,260 | 60 |
| Southwest Virginia | $47,860 | $41,380 | $57,490 | 310 |
| Weirton, WV-OH | $47,300 | $43,450 | $49,430 | 120 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $44,440 | $35,480 | $48,570 | 220 |
| Northern West Virginia | $43,780 | $34,200 | $47,660 | 350 |
| Charleston, WV | $39,460 | $36,600 | $44,590 | 140 |
| Morgantown, WV | $38,790 | $34,510 | $45,600 | 30 |
| Southern West Virginia | $37,830 | $29,990 | $46,950 | 190 |
| Beckley, WV | $36,930 | $33,240 | $49,290 | 70 |