Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Colorado
Ranked #6 of 50 · CO
16.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,670 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $74,200
Employment 2,620
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,130P25 $60,080 Median $74,200P75 $83,620P90 $95,730
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Colorado earn between $50,130 and $95,730. 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 Colorado is $72,670, about 16.2% above the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $76,150 | $75,140 | 960 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $75,530 | $76,540 | 220 |
| Boulder, CO | $74,270 | $72,550 | 170 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $73,920 | $71,720 | 60 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $73,330 | $72,280 | 170 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $65,970 | $70,090 | 230 |
| Greeley, CO | $65,840 | $68,150 | 220 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $65,440 | $69,840 | 230 |
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