Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Connecticut

Ranked #4 of 50 · CT

26.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $78,890 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $78,820
Employment 980

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $60,900P25 $64,670 Median $78,820P75 $93,340P90 $98,850

About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Connecticut earn between $60,900 and $98,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Connecticut
$78,890
U.S. average
$62,540

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Connecticut is $78,890, about 26.1% above the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Connecticut

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $81,810 $83,110 170
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $81,100 $79,590 330
New Haven, CT $80,130 $77,440 130
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,610 $82,250 130
Waterbury-Shelton, CT $75,400 $75,840 150
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $63,370 $64,410 60

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Connecticut?

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Connecticut is $78,820 per year (mean $78,890), and about 80% earn between $60,900 and $98,850.

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make per hour in Connecticut?

Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $78,890 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Connecticut a high-paying state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?

Connecticut ranks #4 of 50 states for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators pay. Its mean salary of $78,890 is about 26.1% above the U.S. average of $62,540.

Which metro areas in Connecticut pay water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($81,810), Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($81,100), New Haven, CT ($80,130), by median annual wage.

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