How much does a water plant operator make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$12,030 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$10,690
- Equals
- $7,502
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 66. Ecuador estimate | $7,577 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $7,502 |
| 68. Russia estimate | $7,439 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorMX$168,000
- Chemical operatorMX$163,200
- Process operatorMX$185,000
- Metal furnace operatorMX$150,400
- Pulp control workerMX$129,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$12,030 a month, MX$144,300 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 MX$120,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$168,800.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $7,502 in Mexico, 9.2 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: MX$168,000 a year against MX$144,300 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate