How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Bridgeport?
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $39.33 an hour or $6,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.33
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,390 | $30.96 | |
| 25th | $74,680 | $35.90 | |
| Median | $81,810 | $39.33 | |
| 75th | $97,890 | $47.06 | |
| 90th | $99,880 | $48.02 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| Hartford, CT | $81,100 |
| New Haven, CT | $80,130 |
| Norwich, CT | $78,610 |
| Waterbury, CT | $75,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Bridgeport, CTFrequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Bridgeport?
The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $39.33 ($81,810 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Bridgeport than the national average?
Yes: $81,810 against $60,020 nationally, 36% more.
How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $78,820, so Bridgeport pays 4% more.
Where does Bridgeport rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
20 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Bridgeport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,880 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.