Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Florida
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Florida earn a median of $59,030 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,440
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,630; the top 10% earn over $84,280. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Florida
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Florida?
The median is $59,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,630 and the top 10% earn over $84,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.