How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Pennsylvania?
$63,310a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Pennsylvania. That is $30.44 an hour or $5,276 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.44
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,670Median: $63,310Highest 10%: $80,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,670 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $54,540 | $26.22 | |
| Median | $63,310 | $30.44 | |
| 75th | $74,300 | $35.72 | |
| 90th | $80,480 | $38.69 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,680 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $65,480 |
| Altoona, PA | $65,110 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,190 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,680 |
| Lancaster, PA | $63,630 |
| Lebanon, PA | $61,980 |
| Reading, PA | $61,300 |
| York, PA | $61,250 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,110 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $60,530 |
| Johnstown, PA | $60,500 |
| State College, PA | $59,990 |
| Erie, PA | $59,180 |
| Williamsport, PA | $57,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 13. New York | $63,990 |
| 14. Vermont | $63,640 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $63,550 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,310 |
| 17. Wyoming | $63,260 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $62,940 |
| 19. Maine | $61,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $30.44 ($63,310 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $63,310 against $60,020 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $66,680 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.