Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Idaho
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Idaho earn a median of $52,210 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,820; the top 10% earn over $74,950. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Idaho
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Idaho?
The median is $52,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,820 and the top 10% earn over $74,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−13% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.