Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $51,680 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,620
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,860; the top 10% earn over $75,600. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $51,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,860 and the top 10% earn over $75,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.