Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #38 of 50 · NC
12.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,620 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $51,680
Employment 3,620
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,860P25 $45,850 Median $51,680P75 $61,740P90 $75,600
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in North Carolina earn between $37,860 and $75,600. 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 North Carolina is $54,620, about 12.7% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, NC | $68,120 | $63,340 | 70 |
| Greenville, NC | $63,900 | $63,390 | 70 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,640 | $61,580 | 370 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $61,360 | $58,920 | 130 |
| Wilmington, NC | $60,190 | $58,580 | 170 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $58,850 | $59,010 | 90 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,600 | $58,850 | 790 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $51,680 | $52,480 | 230 |
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