How much does a water plant operator make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 902 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,820
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama 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 |
| 51. Montenegro estimate | $11,120 |
| 52. Panama estimate | $10,820 |
| 53. Chile estimate | $10,170 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorPAB 12,600
- Chemical operatorPAB 12,240
- Process operatorPAB 13,870
- Metal furnace operatorPAB 11,280
- Pulp control workerPAB 9,707
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 902 a month, PAB 10,820 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 PAB 9,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 12,660.
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 Panama or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $10,820 in Panama, 6.4 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: PAB 12,600 a year against PAB 10,820 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate