How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Boston?
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $35.25 an hour or $6,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.25
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| 25th | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| Median | $73,330 | $35.25 | |
| 75th | $79,270 | $38.11 | |
| 90th | $93,060 | $44.74 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $73,460 |
| Worcester, MA | $67,190 |
| Springfield, MA | $66,200 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $64,000 |
| Providence, RI | $62,440 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $61,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $35.25 ($73,330 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $73,330 against $60,020 nationally, 22% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $68,550, so Boston pays 7% more.
Where does Boston rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
58 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,060 or more.
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.