How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Maryland?
$61,870a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Maryland. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,990Median: $61,870Highest 10%: $88,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| Median | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $76,850 | $36.95 | |
| 90th | $88,970 | $42.77 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $73,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,680 |
| Baltimore, MD | $60,640 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $56,440 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $51,700 |
| Salisbury, MD | $47,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 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 |
| 23. Utah | $61,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $29.75 ($61,870 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $61,870 against $60,020 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Maryland rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Maryland ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $73,600 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.