Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in West Virginia

Median Salary

$47,560

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.87

per hour

Employment

1,100

in West Virginia

vs. National Avg

-20.8%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, West Virginia pays 20.8% LESS for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$56,485

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.2

16% below national avg

Rent/Income

21%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in West Virginia

10th

$35,360

25th

$41,110

Median

$47,560

75th

$57,970

90th

$75,240

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