Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area
SOC 51-8031 · Nonmetropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area is $49,730 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $23.91 per hour. This is 15% below the national median of $58,260. 160 people work as Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area. Wages have grown 62% since 2019, when the median was $30,770.
Median Annual Salary
$49,730
Mean Annual
$53,250
Median Hourly
$23.91
Total Employed
160
Salary Distribution
How This Compares
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area
$49,730
this metro
United States
$58,260
you earn -15% vs US
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,730 |
| 2023 | $49,920 |
| 2022 | $48,440 |
| 2021 | $46,150 |
| 2020 | $31,320 |
| 2019 | $30,770 |
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