Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in New York
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in New York earn an average of $69,680 a year. That is $7,140 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $81,950.
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New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| New York | $69,680 | $33.50 |
| Connecticut | $78,890 | $37.93 |
| New Jersey | $77,530 | $37.27 |
| Massachusetts | $69,900 | $33.61 |
| Vermont | $67,130 | $32.27 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,020 | $30.78 |
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Questions and answers
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in New York?
The average is $69,680 a year, and the median is $63,990. That is $7,140 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$33.50 an hour on average; the median is $30.76.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($81,950), followed by Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($65,620). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Watertown-Fort Drum, NY ($54,720).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #12 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.