Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Delaware
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Delaware earn a median of $64,940 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,160; the top 10% earn over $84,360. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Delaware
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Delaware?
The median is $64,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,160 and the top 10% earn over $84,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 50 (+8% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.