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Water Plant Operator salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 13 open job postings for Water Plant Operator roles at 9 companies, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Water Plant Operator: postings by posted pay13 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 9 bands from $20.00/hr to $65.00/hr. Median $30.58/hr ($63.6K/yr); middle half $27.83–$41.28/hr.Median $30.58/hr$20.00/hr$65.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $20.00/hr–$25.00/hr: 1; $25.00/hr–$30.00/hr: 4; $30.00/hr–$35.00/hr: 3; $35.00/hr–$40.00/hr: 1; $40.00/hr–$45.00/hr: 3; $45.00/hr–$50.00/hr: 0; $50.00/hr–$55.00/hr: 0; $55.00/hr–$60.00/hr: 0; $60.00/hr–$65.00/hr: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$32.04/hr ($66.6K/yr) median · $27.83–$41.28/hr typical · 9 postingsMid level: middle half $27.83–$41.28/hr, median $32.04/hr ($66.6K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. City of Columbus$41.28/hr ($85.9K/yr) median · $41.28–$41.28/hr typical · 3 postingsCity of Columbus: middle half $41.28–$41.28/hr, median $41.28/hr ($85.9K/yr)
  2. City of East Point$27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr) median · $23.00–$30.00/hr typical · 3 postingsCity of East Point: middle half $23.00–$30.00/hr, median $27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr)
  3. City of Grapevine1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Madison County Commission1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. City of Columbus · $85.9K median · 3 postings
  2. City of East Point · $56.2K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$30.58/hr ($63.6K/yr) median · $27.83–$41.28/hr typical · 12 postingsUnited States: middle half $27.83–$41.28/hr, median $30.58/hr ($63.6K/yr)
  2. Florida$28.90/hr ($60.1K/yr) median · $27.83–$35.56/hr typical · 3 postingsFlorida: middle half $27.83–$35.56/hr, median $28.90/hr ($60.1K/yr)
  3. Georgia$27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr) median · $23.00–$30.00/hr typical · 3 postingsGeorgia: middle half $23.00–$30.00/hr, median $27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr)
  4. East Point, GA$27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr) median · $23.00–$30.00/hr typical · 3 postingsEast Point, GA: middle half $23.00–$30.00/hr, median $27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr)

Newest Water Plant Operator postings

  1. Water Plant Operator ApprenticeMadison County Commission · Huntsville, AL · $49K–$78.3K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. Water Plant Operator IICity of Grapevine · Grapevine, TX · $26.15–$37.92/hr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  3. Water Plant Operator IIICity of East Point · East Point, GA · $23.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. Water Plant Operator IICity of East Point · East Point, GA · $27.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Water Plant Operator ICity of East Point · East Point, GA · $30.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Water Plant Operator make?

The median posted base pay for Water Plant Operator jobs is $30.58/hr ($63.6K/yr), from 13 job postings with pay at 9 companies.

What is the typical Water Plant Operator pay range?

The middle half of postings list $27.83–$41.28/hr. The top 10% list $85.9K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $56.2K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Water Plant Operator jobs?

By median posted pay: City of Columbus ($85.9K), City of East Point ($56.2K).

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