How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Maine?
$61,870a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Maine. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,220Median: $61,870Highest 10%: $84,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| 25th | $57,920 | $27.85 | |
| Median | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $72,480 | $34.85 | |
| 90th | $84,730 | $40.74 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $63,810 |
| Bangor, ME | $58,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,310 |
| 17. Wyoming | $63,260 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $62,940 |
| 19. Maine | $61,870 |
| 20. Maryland | $61,870 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $61,820 |
| 22. Arizona | $61,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $29.75 ($61,870 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $61,870 against $60,020 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Maine rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Maine ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Maine pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $63,810 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.