Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$51,680

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.85

per hour

Employment

3,620

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-13.9%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, North Carolina pays 13.9% LESS for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$54,746

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$37,860

25th

$45,850

Median

$51,680

75th

$61,740

90th

$75,600

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