How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Phoenix?
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $30.61 an hour or $5,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.61
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 2,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| 25th | $53,000 | $25.48 | |
| Median | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 75th | $74,050 | $35.60 | |
| 90th | $80,040 | $38.48 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $58,680 |
| Tucson, AZ | $58,390 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $52,570 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,730 |
| Yuma, AZ | $49,090 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $48,930 |
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How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $30.61 ($63,660 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $63,660 against $60,020 nationally, 6% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $61,340, so Phoenix pays 4% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
109 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,040 or more.
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.