How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Denver?
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $36.61 an hour or $6,346 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.61
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,160 | $25.08 | |
| 25th | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| Median | $76,150 | $36.61 | |
| 75th | $83,050 | $39.93 | |
| 90th | $97,170 | $46.72 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| Boulder, CO | $74,270 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $73,920 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $73,330 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $65,970 |
| Greeley, CO | $65,840 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $36.61 ($76,150 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $76,150 against $60,020 nationally, 27% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $74,200, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
48 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,170 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.