How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Virginia?
$59,420a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Virginia. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.57
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,590Median: $59,420Highest 10%: $79,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| 25th | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 75th | $73,600 | $35.38 | |
| 90th | $79,470 | $38.21 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $73,600 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,460 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $61,970 |
| Richmond, VA | $59,970 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,610 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,180 |
| Staunton, VA | $48,800 |
| Winchester, VA | $48,120 |
| Kingsport, TN | $47,560 |
| Roanoke, VA | $46,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 25. Iowa | $60,990 |
| 26. North Dakota | $60,470 |
| 27. Alaska | $60,160 |
| 28. Virginia | $59,420 |
| 29. Michigan | $59,270 |
| 30. Ohio | $59,170 |
| 31. Florida | $59,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $28.57 ($59,420 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $59,420 against $60,020 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Virginia rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Virginia ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $73,600 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.