How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Massachusetts?
$68,550a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Massachusetts. That is $32.96 an hour or $5,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.96
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,980Median: $68,550Highest 10%: $91,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| 25th | $60,120 | $28.90 | |
| Median | $68,550 | $32.96 | |
| 75th | $79,050 | $38.00 | |
| 90th | $91,390 | $43.94 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $73,460 |
| Boston, MA | $73,330 |
| Worcester, MA | $67,190 |
| Springfield, MA | $66,200 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $64,000 |
| Providence, RI | $62,440 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $61,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 6. Minnesota | $74,670 |
| 7. Colorado | $74,200 |
| 8. Oregon | $69,720 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $68,550 |
| 10. Illinois | $67,810 |
| 11. Hawaii | $65,560 |
| 12. Delaware | $64,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $32.96 ($68,550 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $68,550 against $60,020 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $73,460 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.