Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Arizona
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona earn a median of $61,340 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,950
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,690; the top 10% earn over $80,040. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Arizona
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Arizona?
The median is $61,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,690 and the top 10% earn over $80,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.