Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Wyoming: $74,000 Average

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Average base salary, Wyoming

$74,000 / year

≈ $6,150 per month · $35.58 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Wyoming · median $65,500

25th percentile
$54,000Average
$74,00075th percentile
$87,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary by state

Alabama$57,000

Alaska$71,000

Arizona$63,500

Arkansas$47,000

California$90,000

Colorado$75,000

Connecticut$81,500

Delaware$68,500

Florida$63,500

Georgia$53,500

Hawaii$67,000

Idaho$57,000

Illinois$74,500

Indiana$58,500

Iowa$63,000

Kansas$51,000

Kentucky$49,500

Louisiana$50,000

Maine$67,500

Maryland$67,000

Massachusetts$72,500

Michigan$62,000

Minnesota$74,000

Mississippi$51,000

Missouri$55,000

Montana$63,500

Nebraska$62,500

Nevada$83,500

New Hampshire$67,000

New Jersey$80,000

New Mexico$56,000

New York$72,000

North Carolina$56,500

North Dakota$64,500

Ohio$61,000

Oklahoma$49,000

Oregon$73,000

Pennsylvania$66,500

Rhode Island$66,500

South Carolina$58,000

South Dakota$57,500

Tennessee$55,500

Texas$53,500

Utah$64,000

Vermont$69,500

Virginia$62,500

Washington$85,500

West Virginia$52,500

Wisconsin$66,500

Wyoming$74,000

About this role

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators is a professional role within the function in the Production job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operatorss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.

Top skills: Operation and Control Operations Monitoring Monitoring Troubleshooting Speaking Repairing

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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay by experience level

Entry level$40,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$49,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$62,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$77,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$94,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-6.5%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

10,700

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

96,290 workers

$65,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

94,940 workers

$65,000

Utilities

17,880 workers

$63,500

Water, Sewage and Other Systems

16,780 workers

$63,000

Food Manufacturing

2,510 workers

$58,500

Waste Management and Remediation Services

2,330 workers

$66,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

1,780 workers

$64,000

Waste Treatment and Disposal

1,710 workers

$68,500

Animal Slaughtering and Processing

1,490 workers

$53,500

Administrative and Support Services

1,140 workers

$57,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pays 15% above the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).

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Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$62,500

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Machinist$61,500

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$69,000

Gem and Diamond Workers$60,000

Tire Builder$59,000

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,500

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$71,000

Careers related to Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Chemical Plant and System Operators$83,000

Power Plant Operator$103,500

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,000

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$63,000

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$94,000

Gas Plant Operator$92,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make?

The average base salary for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in the United States is $64,500 per year, or about $31.01 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $49,500 and $77,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Production roles?

The Production job family averages $56,000 across 112 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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