Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in West Virginia
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in West Virginia earn a median of $47,560 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,100
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,360; the top 10% earn over $75,240. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in West Virginia
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in West Virginia?
The median is $47,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,360 and the top 10% earn over $75,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 50 (−21% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.