Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median Salary

$99,010

per year

Hourly Rate

$47.60

per hour

Employment

830

in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

vs. National Avg

+65.0%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA pays 65.0% MORE for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$86,623

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

10th

$62,540

25th

$78,170

Median

$99,010

75th

$104,020

90th

$119,000

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