Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Maine
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Maine earn a median of $61,870 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,870
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,220; the top 10% earn over $84,730. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Maine
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Maine?
The median is $61,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,220 and the top 10% earn over $84,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 50 (+3% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.