Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Georgia
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Georgia earn a median of $48,930 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,970; the top 10% earn over $67,520. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Georgia
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Georgia?
The median is $48,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,970 and the top 10% earn over $67,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 50 (−18% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.