How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Nevada?
$81,440a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Nevada. That is $39.15 an hour or $6,787 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.15
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,110Median: $81,440Highest 10%: $101,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,110 | $26.98 | |
| 25th | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| Median | $81,440 | $39.15 | |
| 75th | $98,390 | $47.30 | |
| 90th | $101,800 | $48.95 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $84,450 |
| Reno, NV | $79,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 1. California | $81,770 |
| 2. Nevada | $81,440 |
| 3. Washington | $80,800 |
| 4. Connecticut | $78,820 |
| 5. New Jersey | $78,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $39.15 ($81,440 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $81,440 against $60,020 nationally, 36% more.
Where does Nevada rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Nevada ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in Nevada pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $84,450 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.