Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1California$81,770
  2. 2Nevada$81,440
  3. 3Washington$80,800
  4. 4Connecticut$78,820
  5. 5New Jersey$78,760
  6. 6Minnesota$74,670
  7. 7Colorado$74,200
  8. 8Oregon$69,720
  9. 9Massachusetts$68,550
  10. 10Illinois$67,810
  11. 11Hawaii$65,560
  12. 12Delaware$64,940
  13. 13New York$63,990
  14. 14Vermont$63,640
  15. 15Wisconsin$63,550