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How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Worcester?

$67,190a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $32.30 an hour or $5,599 a month.

Hourly
$32.30
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
74 of 367
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,610Median: $67,190Highest 10%: $82,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,610$25.29
25th$61,670$29.65
Median$67,190$32.30
75th$77,900$37.45
90th$82,890$39.85

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.

Barnstable Town, MA$73,460
Boston, MA$73,330
Springfield, MA$66,200
Amherst Town, MA$64,000
Providence, RI$62,440
Pittsfield, MA$61,230
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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Power Plant Operator$101,400
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Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,150
Machinist$64,480
Tool and Die Maker$61,770
Welder$60,320
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,050
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $32.30 ($67,190 a year).

Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Worcester than the national average?

Yes: $67,190 against $60,020 nationally, 12% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $68,550, so Worcester pays 2% less.

Where does Worcester rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?

74 of 367 metro areas with data.

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,890 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.