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