Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #30 of 50 · NE
3.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,380 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $61,220
Employment 740
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,620P25 $50,670 Median $61,220P75 $67,940P90 $76,250
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Nebraska earn between $44,620 and $76,250. 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 Nebraska is $60,380, about 3.5% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $67,650 | $67,790 | 70 |
| Grand Island, NE | $62,920 | $64,000 | 40 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $62,660 | $62,930 | 240 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $61,660 | $59,380 | 160 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $59,170 | $58,740 | 190 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $51,220 | $52,270 | 110 |
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