Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New York
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in New York earn a median of $63,990 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,300
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,350; the top 10% earn over $102,260. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in New York
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in New York?
The median is $63,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,350 and the top 10% earn over $102,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+7% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.