Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Colorado
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Colorado earn an average of $72,670 a year. That is $10,130 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540. The best-paying metro area is Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO at $75,140.
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Colorado vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| Colorado | $72,670 | $34.94 |
| Wyoming | $71,550 | $34.40 |
| Utah | $61,930 | $29.77 |
| Nebraska | $60,380 | $29.03 |
| New Mexico | $53,870 | $25.90 |
| Kansas | $49,290 | $23.70 |
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Questions and answers
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Colorado?
The average is $72,670 a year, and the median is $74,200. That is $10,130 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$34.94 an hour on average; the median is $35.68.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($75,140), followed by Boulder, CO ($72,550). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Greeley, CO ($68,150).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #6 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.