How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Georgia?
$48,930a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Georgia. That is $23.52 an hour or $4,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.52
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,970Median: $48,930Highest 10%: $67,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $42,300 | $20.34 | |
| Median | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| 75th | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| 90th | $67,520 | $32.46 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dalton, GA | $60,380 |
| Macon, GA | $53,330 |
| Atlanta, GA | $52,160 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $51,250 |
| Savannah, GA | $50,830 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $50,770 |
| Columbus, GA | $50,310 |
| Augusta, GA | $49,740 |
| Albany, GA | $47,650 |
| Gainesville, GA | $46,040 |
| Brunswick, GA | $44,930 |
| Hinesville, GA | $44,730 |
| Athens, GA | $44,580 |
| Rome, GA | $39,370 |
| Valdosta, GA | $37,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 39. Tennessee | $50,670 |
| 40. Missouri | $49,940 |
| 41. Texas | $49,460 |
| 42. Georgia | $48,930 |
| 43. New Mexico | $48,190 |
| 44. West Virginia | $47,560 |
| 45. Kansas | $46,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $23.52 ($48,930 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $48,930 against $60,020 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Georgia rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Georgia ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Dalton, GA, with a median of $60,380 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.