How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Rhode Island?
$61,820a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Rhode Island. That is $29.72 an hour or $5,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.72
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,150Median: $61,820Highest 10%: $84,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| Median | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 75th | $75,720 | $36.40 | |
| 90th | $84,640 | $40.69 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $62,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 18. New Hampshire | $62,940 |
| 19. Maine | $61,870 |
| 20. Maryland | $61,870 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $61,820 |
| 22. Arizona | $61,340 |
| 23. Utah | $61,290 |
| 24. Nebraska | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $29.72 ($61,820 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $61,820 against $60,020 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $62,440 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.