How much does a water plant operator make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 53,120 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,850
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay 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 |
| 42. Romania estimate | $16,360 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $15,850 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $15,440 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorUYU 741,900
- Chemical operatorUYU 720,700
- Process operatorUYU 816,900
- Metal furnace operatorUYU 664,100
- Pulp control workerUYU 571,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 53,120 a month, UYU 637,400 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 UYU 532,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 745,500.
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 Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $15,850 in Uruguay, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: UYU 741,900 a year against UYU 637,400 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate