Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Massachusetts earn a median of $68,550 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,980; the top 10% earn over $91,390. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Massachusetts
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $68,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,980 and the top 10% earn over $91,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 50 (+14% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.