Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$73,600

per year

Hourly Rate

$35.38

per hour

Employment

1,630

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+22.6%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 22.6% MORE for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$65,248

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

33%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$50,240

25th

$59,620

Median

$73,600

75th

$84,570

90th

$101,260

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