Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Connecticut
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Connecticut earn a median of $78,820 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,900; the top 10% earn over $98,850. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Connecticut
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Connecticut?
The median is $78,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,900 and the top 10% earn over $98,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+31% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.