Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Nevada
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Nevada earn a median of $81,440 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +36% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,110; the top 10% earn over $101,820. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Nevada
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Nevada?
The median is $81,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,110 and the top 10% earn over $101,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 50 (+36% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.