How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Idaho?
$52,210a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Idaho. That is $25.10 an hour or $4,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.10
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,820Median: $52,210Highest 10%: $74,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,820 | $19.63 | |
| 25th | $45,940 | $22.09 | |
| Median | $52,210 | $25.10 | |
| 75th | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| 90th | $74,950 | $36.03 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lewiston, ID | $61,830 |
| Boise City, ID | $58,640 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $56,520 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $56,380 |
| Logan, UT | $56,160 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $50,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 32. Montana | $58,040 |
| 33. Indiana | $53,540 |
| 34. South Dakota | $53,370 |
| 35. Idaho | $52,210 |
| 36. South Carolina | $52,090 |
| 37. Alabama | $51,870 |
| 38. North Carolina | $51,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $25.10 ($52,210 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $52,210 against $60,020 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Idaho rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Idaho ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Idaho pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Lewiston, ID-WA, with a median of $61,830 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.