How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in New York?
$63,990a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in New York. That is $30.76 an hour or $5,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.76
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,350Median: $63,990Highest 10%: $102,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $53,700 | $25.82 | |
| Median | $63,990 | $30.76 | |
| 75th | $79,670 | $38.30 | |
| 90th | $102,300 | $49.16 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,320 |
| Albany, NY | $63,120 |
| Buffalo, NY | $63,080 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,950 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,550 |
| Ithaca, NY | $61,360 |
| Elmira, NY | $61,050 |
| Syracuse, NY | $60,840 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,750 |
| Kingston, NY | $59,750 |
| Binghamton, NY | $55,380 |
| Watertown, NY | $53,690 |
| Utica, NY | $50,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 10. Illinois | $67,810 |
| 11. Hawaii | $65,560 |
| 12. Delaware | $64,940 |
| 13. New York | $63,990 |
| 14. Vermont | $63,640 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $63,550 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.76 ($63,990 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $63,990 against $60,020 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
New York ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $83,320 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.