Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Oregon

Ranked #10 of 50 · OR

12.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,620 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $69,720
Employment 1,240

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $50,270P25 $60,670 Median $69,720P75 $80,540P90 $87,880

About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Oregon earn between $50,270 and $87,880. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Oregon
$70,620
U.S. average
$62,540

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Oregon is $70,620, about 12.9% above the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Oregon

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,860 $79,380 450
Medford, OR $73,270 $70,760 40
Eugene-Springfield, OR $70,250 $74,620 80
Albany, OR $67,060 $65,820 40
Salem, OR $65,270 $67,920 100
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,060 $64,860 90
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $63,960 $66,390 220
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,630 $64,460 130

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Oregon is $69,720 per year (mean $70,620), and about 80% earn between $50,270 and $87,880.

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

Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $70,620 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Oregon ranks #10 of 50 states for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators pay. Its mean salary of $70,620 is about 12.9% above the U.S. average of $62,540.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Oregon for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($83,860), Medford, OR ($73,270), Eugene-Springfield, OR ($70,250), by median annual wage.

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