Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Colorado

Median Salary

$74,200

per year

Hourly Rate

$35.68

per hour

Employment

2,620

in Colorado

vs. National Avg

+23.6%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, Colorado pays 23.6% MORE for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$70,398

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

105.4

5% above national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Colorado

10th

$50,130

25th

$60,080

Median

$74,200

75th

$83,620

90th

$95,730

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).