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How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Manchester?

$64,100a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area. That is $30.82 an hour or $5,342 a month.

Hourly
$30.82
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
101 of 367
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,440Median: $64,100Highest 10%: $83,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,440$23.77
25th$59,710$28.71
Median$64,100$30.82
75th$72,610$34.91
90th$83,160$39.98

Other cities in New Hampshire

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.

Boston, MA$73,330
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,650
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Machinist$60,120
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Manchester?

The median hourly pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area is $30.82 ($64,100 a year).

Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Manchester than the national average?

Yes: $64,100 against $60,020 nationally, 7% more.

How does Manchester compare with the rest of New Hampshire?

The median in New Hampshire is $62,940, so Manchester pays 2% more.

Where does Manchester rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?

101 of 367 metro areas with data.

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Manchester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,160 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.