How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Connecticut?
$78,820a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Connecticut. That is $37.89 an hour or $6,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.89
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,900Median: $78,820Highest 10%: $98,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,900 | $29.28 | |
| 25th | $64,670 | $31.09 | |
| Median | $78,820 | $37.89 | |
| 75th | $93,340 | $44.88 | |
| 90th | $98,850 | $47.52 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $81,810 |
| Hartford, CT | $81,100 |
| New Haven, CT | $80,130 |
| Norwich, CT | $78,610 |
| Waterbury, CT | $75,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 1. California | $81,770 |
| 2. Nevada | $81,440 |
| 3. Washington | $80,800 |
| 4. Connecticut | $78,820 |
| 5. New Jersey | $78,760 |
| 6. Minnesota | $74,670 |
| 7. Colorado | $74,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $37.89 ($78,820 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $78,820 against $60,020 nationally, 31% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Connecticut ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $81,810 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.