How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Arizona?
$61,340a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Arizona. That is $29.49 an hour or $5,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.49
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,690Median: $61,340Highest 10%: $80,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| 25th | $50,130 | $24.10 | |
| Median | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| 75th | $67,200 | $32.31 | |
| 90th | $80,040 | $38.48 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,660 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $58,680 |
| Tucson, AZ | $58,390 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $52,570 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,730 |
| Yuma, AZ | $49,090 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $48,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 19. Maine | $61,870 |
| 20. Maryland | $61,870 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $61,820 |
| 22. Arizona | $61,340 |
| 23. Utah | $61,290 |
| 24. Nebraska | $61,220 |
| 25. Iowa | $60,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $29.49 ($61,340 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $61,340 against $60,020 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Arizona rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Arizona ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $63,660 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.