Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Virginia
Ranked #29 of 50 · VA
3.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,500 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $59,420
Employment 3,460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,590P25 $47,980 Median $59,420P75 $73,600P90 $79,470
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Virginia earn between $38,590 and $79,470. 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 Virginia is $60,500, about 3.3% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,460 | $62,290 | 80 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $61,970 | $61,980 | 80 |
| Richmond, VA | $59,970 | $59,800 | 380 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,610 | $59,500 | 640 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $49,770 | $52,440 | 160 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,180 | $55,660 | 50 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $49,150 | $52,150 | 110 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $48,800 | $56,070 | 50 |
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