Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New York

Median Salary

$63,990

per year

Hourly Rate

$30.76

per hour

Employment

5,300

in New York

vs. National Avg

+6.6%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, New York pays 6.6% MORE for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$56,880

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.5

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New York

10th

$48,350

25th

$53,700

Median

$63,990

75th

$79,670

90th

$102,260

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