Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Utah
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Utah earn a median of $61,290 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,900
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,710; the top 10% earn over $79,860. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Utah
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Utah?
The median is $61,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,710 and the top 10% earn over $79,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.