Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Colorado
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Colorado earn a median of $74,200 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,620
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,130; the top 10% earn over $95,730. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Colorado
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Colorado?
The median is $74,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,130 and the top 10% earn over $95,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+24% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.