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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,340
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.2% vs 2024
$61,160
Mean Salary
$61,340
Median Salary
$29.49
Hourly Rate
3,950 people work as Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona earn a median salary of $61,340 per year ($5,111/month).
This is 2.3% above the national average of $59,966.
Arizona ranks #22 out of 50 states for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay.
Approximately 3,950 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries decreased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.62
Active Listening
3.38
Quality Control Analysis
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Chemistry
3.98
Biology
3.9
Mechanical
3.89
Mathematics
3.62
Public Safety and Security
3.48
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(41.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona
Salaries for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona range from $46,690 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,130 and $67,200.
Median $61,340
P10: $46,690P25: $50,130P75: $67,200P90: $80,040
10th
$46,690
25th
$50,130
Median
$61,340
75th
$67,200
90th
$80,040
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,690
$22.45
$3,890
25th Percentile
$50,130
$24.10
$4,177
Median (50th)
$61,340
$29.49
$5,111
75th Percentile
$67,200
$32.31
$5,600
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,040
$38.48
$6,670
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
Arizona ranks #22 of 50 states
$59,966
National avg. for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona is $61,340 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,160.
What is the salary range for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona?
Salaries for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona range from $46,690 at the 10th percentile to $80,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,130 and $67,200.
What is the starting salary for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona?
Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions in Arizona typically start around $46,690 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,130 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,950 people are employed as Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arizona is approximately $29.49 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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