How much does a water plant operator make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,004,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,935
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 82. Dominican Republic estimate | $5,939 |
| 83. Colombia estimate | $5,935 |
| 84. Vanuatu estimate | $5,621 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorCOP 27,996,800
- Chemical operatorCOP 27,197,700
- Process operatorCOP 30,825,200
- Metal furnace operatorCOP 25,061,900
- Pulp control workerCOP 21,571,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,004,500 a month, COP 24,054,100 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 20,110,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 28,132,200.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $5,935 in Colombia, 11.6 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: COP 27,996,800 a year against COP 24,054,100 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate