Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Oregon
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Oregon earn a median of $69,720 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,270; the top 10% earn over $87,880. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Oregon
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Oregon?
The median is $69,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,270 and the top 10% earn over $87,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 50 (+16% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.