How much does a water plant operator make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $543 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador 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 |
| 75. South Africa estimate | $6,577 |
| 76. El Salvador estimate | $6,515 |
| 77. Tonga estimate | $6,498 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operator$7,582
- Chemical operator$7,366
- Process operator$8,348
- Metal furnace operator$6,788
- Pulp control worker$5,842
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $543 a month, $6,515 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 $5,447 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $7,619.
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 El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $6,515 in El Salvador, 10.6 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: $7,582 a year against $6,515 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate