How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Utah?
$61,290a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Utah. That is $29.47 an hour or $5,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.47
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,710Median: $61,290Highest 10%: $79,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 25th | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| Median | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| 75th | $73,090 | $35.14 | |
| 90th | $79,860 | $38.39 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $62,510 |
| St. George, UT | $62,000 |
| Ogden, UT | $60,720 |
| Provo, UT | $58,570 |
| Logan, UT | $56,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 20. Maryland | $61,870 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $61,820 |
| 22. Arizona | $61,340 |
| 23. Utah | $61,290 |
| 24. Nebraska | $61,220 |
| 25. Iowa | $60,990 |
| 26. North Dakota | $60,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $29.47 ($61,290 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $61,290 against $60,020 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Utah rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Utah ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in Utah pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $62,510 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.