Average salary, compensation, and wages for Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators were $33,390 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $25,790 and $42,490. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,220, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $52,110. Median annual earnings of water and liquid waste treatment plant and systems operators in 2002 were $33,210 in local government and $32,190 in water, sewage, and other systems. In addition to their annual salaries, water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators usually receive benefits that may include health and life insurance, a retirement plan, and educational reimbursement for job-related courses. More information on Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators occupation Number of Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators Working conditions for Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators Significant points for Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators Training requirements for Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |