How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Colorado?
$74,200a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Colorado. That is $35.67 an hour or $6,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.67
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,130Median: $74,200Highest 10%: $95,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,130 | $24.10 | |
| 25th | $60,080 | $28.88 | |
| Median | $74,200 | $35.67 | |
| 75th | $83,620 | $40.20 | |
| 90th | $95,730 | $46.02 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $76,150 |
| Boulder, CO | $74,270 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $73,920 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $73,330 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $65,970 |
| Greeley, CO | $65,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 4. Connecticut | $78,820 |
| 5. New Jersey | $78,760 |
| 6. Minnesota | $74,670 |
| 7. Colorado | $74,200 |
| 8. Oregon | $69,720 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $68,550 |
| 10. Illinois | $67,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $35.67 ($74,200 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $74,200 against $60,020 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Colorado rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Colorado ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $76,150 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.