Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $46,210 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,440; the top 10% earn over $63,870. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $46,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,440 and the top 10% earn over $63,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 50 (−23% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.