How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Oregon?
$69,720a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Oregon. That is $33.52 an hour or $5,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.52
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,270Median: $69,720Highest 10%: $87,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,270 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| Median | $69,720 | $33.52 | |
| 75th | $80,540 | $38.72 | |
| 90th | $87,880 | $42.25 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $83,860 |
| Medford, OR | $73,270 |
| Eugene, OR | $70,250 |
| Albany, OR | $67,060 |
| Salem, OR | $65,270 |
| Bend, OR | $62,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 5. New Jersey | $78,760 |
| 6. Minnesota | $74,670 |
| 7. Colorado | $74,200 |
| 8. Oregon | $69,720 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $68,550 |
| 10. Illinois | $67,810 |
| 11. Hawaii | $65,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $33.52 ($69,720 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $69,720 against $60,020 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Oregon rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Oregon ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $83,860 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.