Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in California

Median Salary
$81,770
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.31
per hour
Employment
11,630
in California
vs. National Avg
+36.2%
National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, California pays 36.2% MORE for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power
$73,866
cost-adjusted value
Cost of Living
110.7
11% above national avg
Rent/Income
33%
Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th
$56,030
25th
$65,250
Median
$81,770
75th
$103,550
90th
$123,380
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).