Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Massachusetts
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Massachusetts earn an average of $69,900 a year. That is $7,360 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $71,180.
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Average pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| Massachusetts | $69,900 | $33.61 |
| Connecticut | $78,890 | $37.93 |
| New York | $69,680 | $33.50 |
| Vermont | $67,130 | $32.27 |
| New Hampshire | $64,810 | $31.16 |
| Rhode Island | $64,260 | $30.89 |
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Questions and answers
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Massachusetts?
The average is $69,900 a year, and the median is $68,550. That is $7,360 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$33.61 an hour on average; the median is $32.96.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($71,180), followed by Barnstable Town, MA ($71,060). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Pittsfield, MA ($61,210).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #11 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.