Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Virginia

Median Salary

$59,420

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.57

per hour

Employment

3,460

in Virginia

vs. National Avg

-1.0%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, Virginia pays 1.0% LESS for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$57,411

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

103.5

4% above national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Virginia

10th

$38,590

25th

$47,980

Median

$59,420

75th

$73,600

90th

$79,470

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