Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,310 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,660
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,670; the top 10% earn over $80,480. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $63,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,670 and the top 10% earn over $80,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.