How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Hawaii?
$65,560a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Hawaii. That is $31.52 an hour or $5,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.52
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,900Median: $65,560Highest 10%: $82,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| 25th | $55,470 | $26.67 | |
| Median | $65,560 | $31.52 | |
| 75th | $78,320 | $37.65 | |
| 90th | $82,680 | $39.75 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $67,840 |
| Kahului, HI | $60,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 8. Oregon | $69,720 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $68,550 |
| 10. Illinois | $67,810 |
| 11. Hawaii | $65,560 |
| 12. Delaware | $64,940 |
| 13. New York | $63,990 |
| 14. Vermont | $63,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $31.52 ($65,560 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Hawaii than the national average?
Yes: $65,560 against $60,020 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Hawaii rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Hawaii ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $67,840 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.