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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Arizona
Ranked #27 of 50 · AZ
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Arizona earn between $46,690 and $80,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Arizona is $61,160, about 2.2% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $63,660 | $64,370 | 2,570 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $58,680 | $59,560 | 130 |
| Tucson, AZ | $58,390 | $57,060 | 260 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $52,570 | $54,400 | 200 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $49,730 | $56,030 | 160 |
| Yuma, AZ | $49,090 | $52,780 | 170 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $48,960 | $53,570 | 340 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $48,930 | $52,980 | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Arizona?
The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Arizona is $61,340 per year (mean $61,160), and about 80% earn between $46,690 and $80,040.
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make per hour in Arizona?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,160 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arizona a high-paying state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
Arizona ranks #27 of 50 states for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators pay. Its mean salary of $61,160 is about 2.2% below the U.S. average of $62,540.
Which metro areas in Arizona pay water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($63,660), Flagstaff, AZ ($58,680), Tucson, AZ ($58,390), by median annual wage.
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