How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Alabama?
$51,870a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Alabama. That is $24.94 an hour or $4,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.94
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,100Median: $51,870Highest 10%: $79,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 25th | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| Median | $51,870 | $24.94 | |
| 75th | $65,360 | $31.42 | |
| 90th | $79,950 | $38.44 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Florence, AL | $72,010 |
| Huntsville, AL | $61,550 |
| Decatur, AL | $58,270 |
| Gadsden, AL | $57,280 |
| Birmingham, AL | $56,130 |
| Auburn, AL | $54,590 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $51,870 |
| Daphne, AL | $51,570 |
| Montgomery, AL | $51,470 |
| Columbus, GA | $50,310 |
| Dothan, AL | $49,040 |
| Anniston, AL | $48,130 |
| Mobile, AL | $47,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 34. South Dakota | $53,370 |
| 35. Idaho | $52,210 |
| 36. South Carolina | $52,090 |
| 37. Alabama | $51,870 |
| 38. North Carolina | $51,680 |
| 39. Tennessee | $50,670 |
| 40. Missouri | $49,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $24.94 ($51,870 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $51,870 against $60,020 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Alabama rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Alabama ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, with a median of $72,010 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.