Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Virginia
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Virginia earn a median of $59,420 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,460
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,590; the top 10% earn over $79,470. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Virginia
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Virginia?
The median is $59,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,590 and the top 10% earn over $79,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.