How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Vermont?
$63,640a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Vermont. That is $30.60 an hour or $5,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.60
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,820Median: $63,640Highest 10%: $81,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 25th | $57,240 | $27.52 | |
| Median | $63,640 | $30.60 | |
| 75th | $76,580 | $36.82 | |
| 90th | $81,100 | $38.99 |
Cities in Vermont
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $67,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 11. Hawaii | $65,560 |
| 12. Delaware | $64,940 |
| 13. New York | $63,990 |
| 14. Vermont | $63,640 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $63,550 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,310 |
| 17. Wyoming | $63,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Vermont?
The median hourly pay in Vermont is $30.60 ($63,640 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Vermont than the national average?
Yes: $63,640 against $60,020 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Vermont rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Vermont ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Vermont pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $67,250 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.