The salary statistics and trend of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the industry of other support services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator salaries in different industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,540 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $67,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the industry of other support services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators is $67,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators is $26,540.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the industry of Other Support Services from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $43,730 | 13.72% | 19.12% |
| 2014 | $37,730 | 2.84% | - |
| 2013 | $36,660 | 3.52% | - |
| 2012 | $35,370 | - | - |
The average salaries of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in nine industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | |
| Waste Collection | |
| Administrative and Support Services | |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | |
| Other Support Services | |
| Temporary Help Services | |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | |
| Employment Services | |