Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #47 of 50 · LA
23% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,160 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $46,210
Employment 2,450
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,440P25 $37,120 Median $46,210P75 $55,910P90 $63,870
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Louisiana earn between $31,440 and $63,870. 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 Louisiana is $48,160, about 23% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $49,930 | $54,090 | 620 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,290 | $51,410 | 300 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $47,270 | $57,560 | 150 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $47,260 | $48,570 | 90 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $45,110 | $46,820 | 130 |
| Lafayette, LA | $45,080 | $45,370 | 110 |
| Alexandria, LA | $45,050 | $49,360 | 60 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $44,510 | $43,110 | 180 |
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