Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Alabama
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Alabama earn a median of $51,870 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,770
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,100; the top 10% earn over $79,950. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Alabama
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Alabama?
The median is $51,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,100 and the top 10% earn over $79,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.