How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Providence?
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $30.02 an hour or $5,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.02
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 25th | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| Median | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 75th | $75,720 | $36.40 | |
| 90th | $83,980 | $40.38 |
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How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $30.02 ($62,440 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $62,440 against $60,020 nationally, 4% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $61,820, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
129 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,980 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.